Varma Kalai teachers are highly selective in their choice of students. Disciples must meet a number of criteria; beyond martial arts competence they are required to have an understanding of biology, mathematics, political science, astronomy, physics, chemistry, Saamuthriga Lakshanam, Yoga, military tactics, horsmanship, elephant riding, charioteering and Hindu philosophy ( Saiva, Vaisnava, Saktha, Koumara, Boutha, Samana ) etc. The Varma Kalai martial artist is not allowed to teach the art to others until he receives Deeksha from his Aasan or Periyaasan as in recognition of him as an Aasan. Hearsays are that the rules were followed sincerely without exception, everyone who wished to learn the art were not qualified to learn. It was taught only to selected individuals who qualified but again all who learned does not qualify to become an Aasan. Also the Aasans and Periyaasans did not pass on few techniques as they never met qualified diciple. It is being said that causes such led to the loss of many great techniques, few Aasans who spoke to media deny that thought. ![]() There is also a belief that the art was kept hidden for centuries for various reasons, it seems that Aasans agree to that but there is no sound record on what facts set the art hidden. • • • Varma Kalai (:வர்மக்கலை varmakkalai), is a traditional art of vital points. It originated in. It is a component of traditional massage, alternative medicine, traditional yoga and in which the body's pressure points ( Varmam) are manipulated to heal or cause harm. The healing application called Vaidhiya Murai is a part of used ( siddha vaidyam). Its combat application is known as Adimurai, Adi Murai or Varma Adimurai meaning 'pressure-point striking', and can be done either empty-handed or with a blunt weapon such as a stick or staff. Usually taught as an advanced stage of Fighting Systems, strikes are targeted at the nerves, veins, tendons, soft tissues or ligaments, organs and bone joints. ![]() Contents • • • • History [ ] Folklore traces varma kalai to the god who is said to have taught it to his son. While disguised as an old man, Murugan passed the knowledge of 108 Varmams to the sage who then recorded it and disseminated the skill among his students. Is also attributed to Agastya. With numerous other scattered references to Varmam in Vedic and epic sources, it is certain that 's early fighters knew and practised attacking and defending Vital Points. And pure Genius. I'm not a religious kind of guy. Deathspell omega si monvmentvm reqvires circvmspice blogspot. Varma Kalai (Tamil: வ ம கைல) கைல is a martial art and esoteric healing art originating from ancient Tamil Nadu in South India. The name literally translate as 'The Art of Vital Points'. Known as nila, learning these points on an elephant's body was and remains necessary for. Prodding particular nila with a stick elicits various responses such as bringing the animal under control or making them kneel. Warriors would learn to attack certain nila on opposing war-elephants during battle, which could either kill or frighten the animals. The national museums of have documented at least 86 nila and their functions. Schools [ ] Varma kalai is attributed to several (sages), namely,, Theriyar and Pulipani. Out of these, only the Agastya school is commonly practiced in and in the neighboring state of. See also [ ] • • • • • References [ ].
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