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The Evidence of yoga in the Siddha system of medicine
Corresponding Author(s) : K.Archana1
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International Journal of Allied Medical Sciences and Clinical Research,
Vol. 11 No. 1 (2023): 2023 Volume -11 - Issue 1
Abstract
Abstract:
The Siddha system of medicine is one of the ancient codified indigenous system of medicine. This system is a comprehensive medical science dealing with the ancient scientific and philosophical methods. According to this science, the four major divisions of treatment methods are Vadham(Alchemy), Vaidhyam(Medicine), Gnanam(Wisdom), and Yogam. Siddha system of medicine is one of the ancient system contemporaneous with those of the submerged lands, Egyptian, Mesopotamian, Chinese, and Grecian medicine. The unique nature of this system is its continuous service to humanity for more than five thousand years in combating diseases and maintaining physical, mental, and moral health. The concept of the Siddha system of medicine is “to treat the man as a whole and not merely the disease alone”. Siddha system of medicine also includes Martial arts like Varmam, Yogam, and other traditional lifestyle ways for healthy living. This system is confined to Tamil-speaking areas of the southern peninsular region. This system is entirely in the Tamil Language in lyrical form. Being the oldest language Tamil is known for its artistic science. The Tamil arts are sixty-four (Ayakalaigal 64) in number. Yoga is placed as the tenth art in the Ayakalai sixty-four. Yoga is one of the Kayakarpam (Rejuvenation science) methods of the Siddha System of Medicine. Yoga is not only a meditation science but it comprises eight types of Siddhis including Medical Postures (Yogasanam). It is also known as “Attanga Yogam or Aga Thavam Ettu. This Attanga yogam is said to be first learned from Lord Shiva by Siddhar Agathiyar. Agathiyar passed on this science to Patanjali sage and Pulikaal sage. Patanjali has regularly summed up the Yoga principles of Siddhar Agathiar hence Patanjali is revered as the father of Yoga Art. Yoga science is mainly dealt with by Siddhar Agathiar and Pathanjalali,.Siddhar Agathiyar and the other Siddhars have described the Attanga Yogam in various Siddha literatures. From their description, it is understood that evidence of the yoga art are extensively found in our Siddha literature. This paper deals with the widespread references of Yogam or Yoga in Siddha literatures and their connotation as well.
Keywords:
Siddhar Yogam,Attanga Yogam,Eight type of Siddhis, Siddha literatures, Siddha system of Medicine, Yoga
The Siddha system of medicine is one of the ancient codified indigenous system of medicine. This system is a comprehensive medical science dealing with the ancient scientific and philosophical methods. According to this science, the four major divisions of treatment methods are Vadham(Alchemy), Vaidhyam(Medicine), Gnanam(Wisdom), and Yogam. Siddha system of medicine is one of the ancient system contemporaneous with those of the submerged lands, Egyptian, Mesopotamian, Chinese, and Grecian medicine. The unique nature of this system is its continuous service to humanity for more than five thousand years in combating diseases and maintaining physical, mental, and moral health. The concept of the Siddha system of medicine is “to treat the man as a whole and not merely the disease alone”. Siddha system of medicine also includes Martial arts like Varmam, Yogam, and other traditional lifestyle ways for healthy living. This system is confined to Tamil-speaking areas of the southern peninsular region. This system is entirely in the Tamil Language in lyrical form. Being the oldest language Tamil is known for its artistic science. The Tamil arts are sixty-four (Ayakalaigal 64) in number. Yoga is placed as the tenth art in the Ayakalai sixty-four. Yoga is one of the Kayakarpam (Rejuvenation science) methods of the Siddha System of Medicine. Yoga is not only a meditation science but it comprises eight types of Siddhis including Medical Postures (Yogasanam). It is also known as “Attanga Yogam or Aga Thavam Ettu. This Attanga yogam is said to be first learned from Lord Shiva by Siddhar Agathiyar. Agathiyar passed on this science to Patanjali sage and Pulikaal sage. Patanjali has regularly summed up the Yoga principles of Siddhar Agathiar hence Patanjali is revered as the father of Yoga Art. Yoga science is mainly dealt with by Siddhar Agathiar and Pathanjalali,.Siddhar Agathiyar and the other Siddhars have described the Attanga Yogam in various Siddha literatures. From their description, it is understood that evidence of the yoga art are extensively found in our Siddha literature. This paper deals with the widespread references of Yogam or Yoga in Siddha literatures and their connotation as well.
Keywords:
Siddhar Yogam,Attanga Yogam,Eight type of Siddhis, Siddha literatures, Siddha system of Medicine, Yoga
Keywords
Siddhar Yogam, Attanga Yogam, Eight type of Siddhis, Siddha literatures, Siddha system of Medicine, Yoga.
K.Archana1, N.J.Muthukumar, Radhika Madhavan, V.Mahalakshmi, & M.V. Mahadevan. (2023). The Evidence of yoga in the Siddha system of medicine. International Journal of Allied Medical Sciences and Clinical Research, 11(1), 13–22. https://doi.org/10.61096/ijamscr.v11.iss1.2023.13-22
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11. S.P.Ramachandran, Agathiyar Paripooranam 400,Thaamarai noolagam,May.1998
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21. S.P.Ramachandran, Bogar Munivar Vaithiya Kaaviyam 1000,Thaamarai noolagam,Dec.2000
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23. S.P.Ramachandran,Nandheesar Sarvakalai Gnam 1000,Thaamarai noolagam,April.1993
24. S.P.Ramachandran,Konganaar Kadaikaandam 1000,CCRS,2005
25. S.P.Ramachandran,Konganar Kadaikaandam 500,Thaamarai Noolagam, July.1998
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2. Editor.Dr.Anaivaari & R.Anandan.Phd., ACompendium of Siddha Soctrine,Govt.of Tamilnadu,Dept. of Indian medicine&Homeopathy, Chennai -2005
3. S.P.Ramachandran12000 Perunool Kaaviyam – 1st Part,Thaamarai noolagam,feb.1995
4. S.P.Ramachandran, Agathiyar 12000; Perunool Kaaviyam :- Part II,Thaamarai noolagam,Aug.1996
5. S.P.Ramachandran,Agathiyar Karpatheetchai 100 ,Thaamarai noolagam
6. S.P.Ramachandran,Agathiyar Maamunivar Paripashai 100- Naalangaandam,Thaamarai noolagam
7. S.P.Ramachandran,Agathiyar Sowmiya Saagaram 1200 Vaasi Ezhuththu,Thaamarai noolagam,Jan.2001
8. S.P.Ramachandran,Agathiyar Andharanga Theetchavidhi,Thaamarai Noolagam,Dec.1999
9. S.P.Ramachandran,Agathiyar Maamunivar Paripashai: Thirattu 500,Thaamarai Noolagam,Mar.1996
10. S.P.Ramachandran,Agathiyar Amuthakalai Gnanam 1200 About Method Of Yogam,Thaamarai noolagam,May.1996
11. S.P.Ramachandran, Agathiyar Paripooranam 400,Thaamarai noolagam,May.1998
12. S.P.Ramachandran,Agathiyar 12000 Perunool Kaaviyam Part III,Thaamarai noolagam,Aug.1999
13. S.P.Ramachandran,Agathiyar 12000 Perunool Kaaviyam Part V,Thaamarai noolagam Ffeb.2000
14. S.P.Ramachandran,Agathiyar Munivar Panjakaaviyam Nigandu 7thPart: Pulliyaasanam: (Tiger Pose) ,Thaamarai noolagam,July.1997
15. S.P.Ramachandran,Agathiyar 12000 Perunool Kaaviyam 4thPart,Thaamarai noolagam, Feb.1999
16. S.P.Ramachandran,Agathiyar Vathasowmiyam – 1200,Thaamarai noolagam
17. S.P.Ramachandran,Agathiyar Maamunivar Paripooram 1200,Thaamarai noolagam,May.1997
18. S.P.Ramachandran,Agathiyar Poorana Kaaviyam 1000,Thaamarai noolagam,Oct.1995
19. G.Varadharajan,Thirumoolar Thirumandhiram: (Thirumandhiram– 3), Palaniyappa brother’s,2010,Thaamarai noolagam, Feb.1995
20. S.P.Ramachandran,Bogar 7000 – First Part,Thaamarai Noolagam,June.2001
21. S.P.Ramachandran, Bogar Munivar Vaithiya Kaaviyam 1000,Thaamarai noolagam,Dec.2000
22. S.P.Ramachandran,Ramadevar Vaiththiya Kaaviyam,Thaamarai Noolagam,Aug.1995
23. S.P.Ramachandran,Nandheesar Sarvakalai Gnam 1000,Thaamarai noolagam,April.1993
24. S.P.Ramachandran,Konganaar Kadaikaandam 1000,CCRS,2005
25. S.P.Ramachandran,Konganar Kadaikaandam 500,Thaamarai Noolagam, July.1998
26. S.P.Ramachandran,Konganar Nadukaandam 500,Thaamarai Noolagam, July.1998