I have a copy of a thesis by M. Manickavasagam,
prepared for the University of Madras in 1993. The title is "The Art Of Varmam -
A Historical Study". The author identifies the twelve padu marmam and assigns
eight thodu marmam to each of the twelve, giving a total of ninety six thodu
marmam. As an example, the padu marma Thilartha Kalam (Sthapani) is a
junction
for: Kondakolli
Seerumkolli, Pala, Sundu, Sunguthiri, Kannadi, Ottu, Saruthi.
Manickavasagam claims that each padu marmam acts as
a junction for eight thodu marmam and lists Odivu Murivu Sara Sutram by Agastya
as a primary reference source. Od.Mu., Verses 567 to 577 are claimed to contain
information about "...the fifty six vital points which are used (out of the 108
varma points) for restoring the patient by massaging and stimulating the
meridian lines, curing the patient from disease. These are called Adangal
(Reviving).". It is also speculated that lines around figures seated in yoga
posture, portrayed in seals unearthed at Harappa, are a type of meridian
marking.
Can anyone suggest how I may obtain a copy of an
English translation of Od.Mu., in particular, the above mentioned verses. Can
anyone help me to place a date on Agustya?