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Marmas are specific points on the body where energy blockages can be felt. These points serve as connection between physiology and conciousness, and their stimulation can influence the body's biochemistry, facilitating profound and transformative changes in one's overall being. By Activating these pathways, facilitating profound and transformative changes in one's overall being. By activating these pathways, the body is prompted to produce essential hormones and neurochemicals, supporting the healing of the body, mind, and awareness. Marma points are distinct locations associated with various internal organs, Doshas, and Strotas through specific channels. They are stimulated during Abhyanga, a type of massage that incorporates medicinal and aromatic oils to activate the internal organs. Discussion of Marma points in found in most of the great texts of Ayurveda but the most famous text to explore the subject is the Sushruta Samhita. Vaidya Sushruta described 'the locations of the Marma points, as well as how they influence prana. He stated that it is important for the surgeon to have knowledge of these points for the purpose of avoiding them, so as to cut into them could result in a catastrophic outcome. This article summarizes various perspectives of Marma and their clinical importance as per Ayurveda.