

Varma kalai is attributed to several siddhar (sages), namely Agastya, Bogar, Theriyar and Pulipani. The national museums of Sri Lanka have documented at least 86 nila and their functions. Warriors would learn to attack certain nila on opposing war-elephants during battle, which could either kill or frighten the animals. Prodding particular nila with a stick elicits various responses such as bringing the animal under control or making them kneel. Varma Kalai is also known by following names: Varma Kalai, Varmak Kalai, Varma adi, Marma Adi, Varma Sastra, Varma.
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'Kalai means 'art', hence it is translated as the the art of. FREE E BOOKS - TM2371 / March 2011 3>frm tl& giei>eSiiuu>rr&> jt-(reurr&i&ih ujeherr t>(/i>. The tamil word Varma' means 'vital points' and. Known as nila, learning these points on an elephant's body was and remains necessary for mahouts. This special therapy evolved from ancient Dravidian martial art varma kalai (in tamil language meaning is art of vital. Varma Kalai is one of the deadliest form of martial art in. Knowledge of the body's vital points in India included not only humans but also elephants. With numerous other scattered references to Varmam in Vedic and epic sources, it is certain that Tamil Nadu's early fighters knew and practiced attacking and defending vital points.

Siddha medicine is also attributed to Agastya. Kannan Rajaram., Varma Pullikalin Iruppitam, A.T.S.V.S Siddha. The primary focus of Varma Kalai system is the Uyir (life force), which is the flow of bio-current in the body. R Thiagarajan, Siddha Maruthuvam (Sirappu), Palani Dhandayuthapani temple book publishers 1986. Nadars tribe believes varma kalai was given to them by Agastya. Varma Kalai (art of vital points: Varma vital points Kalai art) is a distinct branch of the Siddha system of medicine which has been prevalent in ancient Tamil Nadu ( Tamilakam) in Southern India. While disguised as an old man, Murugan passed the knowledge of 108 Varmams to the sage Agastya who then recorded it and disseminated the skill among his students. Folklore traces varma kalai to the god Shiva who is said to have taught it to his son Murugan.
