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5. The 108th Marma
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Preservation of Indigenous Terminology:
Many Marma points have no direct English translation. The PDF format allows the retention of authentic Malayalam terms like Thalayude Thottam , Nellikka , or Kakkathal along with their precise regional descriptions. This prevents the misinterpretation that often occurs when translating into a foreign language.
- Thodu Marma (18 points in the arm)
- Thala Marma (25 points in the head/neck)
- Udarangal (20 points in the abdomen)
- Mrushta (11 points in the flank)
- Sthiram (12 points in the chest/back)
- Padangal (12 points in the legs)
- Kundalam (5 points in the ear region)
: Martial arts application (Kalarippayattu) where these points are targeted for self-defense or neutralizing an opponent. PDF Resources and Practical Application
- A concise bibliography mixing classical sources, scholarly works, and reputable Malayalam materials. (If the PDF will be distributed online, list publishers and organizations rather than raw URLs.)
, the Kerala and Tamil traditions—often documented in Malayalam literature—frequently reference 108 points , considering the "Mind" to be the 108th. Core Concepts of the 108 Marma Points
