Arts Research Institute, Coimbatore, INDIA. Welcomes You ! ______________________________ Introductory Speech given to Nursing Students from San Diego State University, California, USA. Date: 18th June 2010 Arts Research Institute • Registered public charitable trust. • Formed in October 2005. • Objective: To conduct research on the hidden knowledge of ancient indigenous Indian arts like varmam, kalari and other related arts. www.ari.org.in 2 Arts Research Institute Divisions 1. Thirumoolar Varmam Research and Therapy Centre. 2. Indian Martial Arts Academy and Research Centre. www.ari.org.in 3 Dr. N.Shunmugom, Ph.D.(Tamil) Associate Professor of Tamil, Sri Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. _______________________________________ Honorary Advisor & Varmam Researcher, Arts Research Institute (ARI), Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. www.ari.org.in 4 Dr. N.Shunmugom, Ph.D.(Tamil) • Native of Kanyakumari District - a hub for varmam treatment in Tamil Nadu. • His first varmam teacher is his mother. • Started learning varmam since 1978 - from the age of 16. • Learnt from about 70 varmam asans. www.ari.org.in 5 Dr. N.Shunmugom, Ph.D.(Tamil) • His knowledge spreads to about 16 different areas related to varmam science. • E.g. – – – – – – – Anga Sasthra Thoni Sasthra Jothisha Sasthra Virucha Sasthra Kuva Sasthra Tantra Sasthra And so on ... www.ari.org.in 6 Dr. N.Shunmugom, Ph.D.(Tamil) • Is well versed in deciphering manuscripts. • Was awarded Ph.D. from University of Kerala, Kariavattam for deciphering 10th century manuscript. • Has done research on nearly 120 manuscripts related to varmam. • Has published more than 200 articles about varmam. www.ari.org.in 7 Dr. N.Shunmugom, Ph.D.(Tamil) • Has guided 3 Ph.D. and 17 M.Phil. students in the field of Tamil. • Has written 5 books about Tamil literature. • Has published about 150 articles about Tamil language. www.ari.org.in 8 Dr. N.Shunmugom, Ph.D.(Tamil) • In the year 2003, has completed a UGC (University Grant Commission) funded Major Research Project entitled ‘An Esoteric Art of Varmam and its unification’. • Based on nomination as Varmam Trainee by Directorate of Indian Medicine and Homoeopathy, has trained more than 860 medical officers working in Tamil Nadu Government Hospitals and Primary Health Centres. www.ari.org.in 9 Dr. N.Shunmugom, Ph.D.(Tamil) • Has served as resource person in varmam for Reorientation Training (ROT) programs in Government Siddha Medical Colleges of Chennai and Thirunelveli. • Has served as resource person in varmam for Refresher Course of Physical Education conducted by UGC Staff Academic College, Bharathiyar University, Coimbatore. www.ari.org.in 10 Dr. N.Shunmugom, Ph.D.(Tamil) • Since 1996, started teaching varmam under gurukula method. • Later converted into class room training. • Currently has trained about 1,000 doctors and 5,000 non doctors. www.ari.org.in 11 Medical Varmalogy An Indian Medical System What is Varmam ? Varmam is the vital energy flow in the body. Energy junctions are called as varmam points. www.ari.org.in 12 13 Medical Varmalogy An Indian Medical System How many varmam points are in the body ? As per text, about 8000 varmam points. So far, we have found exact locations of about 2000 varmam points . www.ari.org.in 14 Medical Varmalogy An Indian Medical System What is Medical Varmalogy ? Varmalogy is a systematic study of vital points (i.e. varmam points) on body. E.g. Each varmam has its own width, length, depth. Right vibration in the vital points (varmams) will promote health. www.ari.org.in 15 Medical Varmalogy An Indian Medical System What is Medical Varmalogy ? Medical varmalogy refers to rhythmic tuning of varmams by varmam experts for curing various diseases like nerve disorders, internal organ disorders, arthritis, back pain, diabetes, spinal problems and etc. www.ari.org.in 16 Medical Varmalogy An Indian Medical System Varmam Tuning ? Kai Paham (Fingering Method) – 4 Nos. Sei Paham (Application Method) – 12 Nos. Single varmam point can be tuned in 48 different methods. Using single varmam point, by applying different tuning methods different diseases can be cured. www.ari.org.in 17 Fingering Method 18 Application Method 19 Medical Varmalogy An Indian Medical System Is there any evidence or is varmam just folk art ? • 120 books in different titles. • Around 30,000 verses. • Available as manuscripts. palm leave manuscripts / paper • Can be published as 50 books, with each book containing 1,000 pages each. www.ari.org.in 20 Medical Varmalogy An Indian Medical System Age of varmam study ? Reference available in ‘Tholkappiam’ (Ancient text which is the base for grammar in Tamil language and literature). Period of Tholkappiam – 5000 B.C. (By Ku.Sundaramoorthy) www.ari.org.in 21 Medical Varmalogy An Indian Medical System Varmalogy – Medical related field ? • • • • • • Reason for diseases. Diagnostic methods. Treatment for diseases. Line of treatment. Preventive methods. Others ... www.ari.org.in 22 Medical Varmalogy An Indian Medical System Depth of varmam field ... www.ari.org.in 23 Medical Varmalogy An Indian Medical System Different types of varmam • Thodu varmam: Minor varmam points that are activated by fingers and hands. • Padu varmam: Major varmam points that are activated by fingers and hands. • Thattu varmam: Varmam points that are stimulated by tapping. • Oodhu varmam: Varmam points that are stimulated by air which is blown by mouth. • Nakku varmam: Varmam points that are stimulated by licking. • Etc … www.ari.org.in 24 Medical Varmalogy An Indian Medical System Varmam treatment methods: • • • • • Energy based treatment. Treatment for nerve and nadi (meridian). Treatment for bone. Treatment for muscles. Treatment for internal organs. www.ari.org.in 25 Medical Varmalogy An Indian Medical System Varmam treatment methods: • • • • • • Air based treatment. Herbal based treatment. Animal / bird essence based treatment. Physiotherapy based treatment. Celestial energy based treatment. Tantric energy based treatment. www.ari.org.in 26 Medical Varmalogy An Indian Medical System Different types of body energy: • Mano Satthi: Energy from head transmitted throughout body. • Arul Satthi: Energy flowing from perenium region reaching the head and transmitted throughout body. • Peroli Satthi • Kaaya Satthi • Kaantha Satthi • Etc ... www.ari.org.in 27 Medical Varmalogy An Indian Medical System Special importance to Masters (Guru / Asan) • Clarity on location of varmam by Guru's touch. • Clarity on different measurement level by Guru's touch. • Clarity on different application method by Guru's teaching. www.ari.org.in 28 Medical Varmalogy An Indian Medical System Speciality of Varmam Treatment • Can be done without any medicine. • Can be used in conjunction in any other medical field. • No adverse effect or side effect. • Cost effective, less expensive treatment. www.ari.org.in 29 Thirumoolar Varmam Research & Therapy Centre • Unit of Arts Research Institute. • Currently running 18 Therapy Centres. – Tamil Nadu : 15 – New Delhi : 1 – Karnataka (Bangalore): 1 – Andhra Pradesh (Chittore) : 1 • Head Office: Coimbatore. • All centres function only under the guidance of medical professionals. www.ari.org.in 30 Thirumoolar Varmam Research & Therapy Centre • Treatment is done as a charitable activity. • Only Indian Rupees Rs.150/- (US $3.00) is collected per month. • Patients can have eight sittings of varmam treatment per month. • Patient registered in one centre can avail treatment in any of the 18 centres. NOTE: Our institute does not receive grant / aid from State or Central Government for running our therapy centres. www.ari.org.in 31 Thirumoolar Varmam Research & Therapy Centre • Doctors: 120 Nos. • Doctors from various disciplines of medicine namely Allopathy, Siddha, Ayurveda and Homeopathy. • Volunteers: 300 Nos. • Number of patient visits: 20,000 per month (including new and old). www.ari.org.in 32 Thirumoolar Varmam Research & Therapy Centre Coimbatore Therapy Centre: • New patient registration is about 250 per month. • Handles about 4,800 patient visits per month. www.ari.org.in 33 Thirumoolar Varmam Research & Therapy Centre Coimbatore Therapy Centre: • During these 4,800 patient visits, kai pagam / sei pagam (varmam pressure application) is done. • Heat treatment and massage therapy given to 50 patients per month. www.ari.org.in 34 Thirumoolar Varmam Research & Therapy Centre Coimbatore Therapy Centre: • Currently 6 doctors are employed full time. • 6 Allopathy doctors visit every month. • 20 doctors of different disciplines visit every month – one per working day. www.ari.org.in 35 Thirumoolar Varmam Research & Therapy Centre Coimbatore Centre – Training • • • • Program: Trainee Medical Officer Duration: 6 months. Started: Year 2009 So far completed: 5 Nos. ( 2 Siddha & 3 Ayurveda) www.ari.org.in 36 Arts Research Institute Our course of action: • Since British invasion, it is dark period for medical varmalogy. • No research or experience about medical varmalogy has been documented for the past 200 years. • Our course of action is to create awareness about medical varmalogy first to Indian people and then to international audience. www.ari.org.in 37 Arts Research Institute • Creating awareness about varmam by publishing quarterly magazine since Jan 2007. • Conducting medical varmalogy training to both medical professionals and non-medical professionals. • Started conducting medical varmalogy training outside Tamil Nadu also. • Recently launched free camp of varmam medical care for special children – parents and care givers training workshop. www.ari.org.in 38 Arts Research Institute • Structured training programs for medical professionals. • Conducting training programs for medical professionals to decipher medical manuscripts. • To ensure medical varmalogy techniques are known to medical practitioners belonging to all medical fields. www.ari.org.in 39 Arts Research Institute • In May 2008, conducted ‘National Conference on Varmalogy – 2008’ in Coimbatore. • Attended by 480 medical professionals. • It was done to showcase the efficacy of varmam therapy. • 10 papers about varmam therapy were presented. • Planning to conduct ‘International Conference on Varmalogy’ in the year 2012. www.ari.org.in 40 Thank You ! 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