Varma Kalai (Tamil: வமகைல) is a martial art and esoteric healing art originating
from ancient Tamil Nadu in South India. The name literally translate as "The Art of Vital
Points". It is an element of the Tamil martial art Kuttu varisai.
Special Varamakalai.
1. Narambadi
2. Varma adi
3. Varma Koothiram
4. Kurunthadi Varmam
History
Legend has it that Lord Siva taught this art form to his son Lord Murugan and Lord
Murugan taught this art to the sage Agastya, foremost of the Siddhar's, during the times
of Sangam Literature.[citation needed] He transferred the knowledge of this art to
other Siddhar's and he also wrote treatises on this art in Tamil. The presence of shrines to
Agathiar in Courtallam suggests that he researched the art there.
Though Varma Kalai has its own form of katas and procedures, it was closely assorted withSilambam's component Kuttu varisai and Kalaripayattu. Knowledge of Varma Kalai wasconsidered vital in both arts to become a Grand Master.[citation needed] The teachers werecalled as Aasan (Tamil: ஆசா) and the grand masters were called as Periyaasan (Tamil:ெபாியாச) or Iyan (Tamil: ஐய).Historically, Varma Kalai has been one of the arts taught to those of royal blood.[citationneeded] However, even royalty were required to pass the stringent requirements for discipleship.The schools received nivandhanams (donation with high respect) from the Kings of TamilKingdom (Chera, Chola, Pandya and Pallava. Aasan and Periyaasan of Varma Kalai were highlyrespected.[citation needed]The art was taught only to selected individuals, but due to the strict requirements for newstudents it never gained large numbers of adherents. Due to its secretive nature, Varma Kalairemained largely unknown even in India until the release of the movie Indian, in which KamalHaasan played the role of a Varma Kalai expert. The film's popularity generated a resurgence ofinterest in the art.[citation needed]Currently Varma Kalai is practised in Tamil Nadu and Kerala, usually as part of Kuttuvarisai and Kalari training.Requirements for TrainingVarma Kalai teachers are highly selective in their choice of students. Disciples must meet anumber of criteria; beyond martial arts competence they are required to have an understanding ofbiology, mathematics, political science, astronomy, physics, chemistry, Saamuthriga Lakshanam,Yoga, military tactics, horsmanship, elephant riding, charioteering and Hindu philosophy(Saiva,Vaisnava, Saktha, Koumara, Boutha, Samana) etc. The Varma Kalai martial artist is notallowed to teach the art to others until he receives Deeksha from his Aasan or Periyaasan as inrecognition of him as an Aasan.
from ancient Tamil Nadu in South India. The name literally translate as "The Art of Vital
Points". It is an element of the Tamil martial art Kuttu varisai.
Special Varamakalai.
1. Narambadi
2. Varma adi
3. Varma Koothiram
4. Kurunthadi Varmam
History
Legend has it that Lord Siva taught this art form to his son Lord Murugan and Lord
Murugan taught this art to the sage Agastya, foremost of the Siddhar's, during the times
of Sangam Literature.[citation needed] He transferred the knowledge of this art to
other Siddhar's and he also wrote treatises on this art in Tamil. The presence of shrines to
Agathiar in Courtallam suggests that he researched the art there.
Though Varma Kalai has its own form of katas and procedures, it was closely assorted withSilambam's component Kuttu varisai and Kalaripayattu. Knowledge of Varma Kalai wasconsidered vital in both arts to become a Grand Master.[citation needed] The teachers werecalled as Aasan (Tamil: ஆசா) and the grand masters were called as Periyaasan (Tamil:ெபாியாச) or Iyan (Tamil: ஐய).Historically, Varma Kalai has been one of the arts taught to those of royal blood.[citationneeded] However, even royalty were required to pass the stringent requirements for discipleship.The schools received nivandhanams (donation with high respect) from the Kings of TamilKingdom (Chera, Chola, Pandya and Pallava. Aasan and Periyaasan of Varma Kalai were highlyrespected.[citation needed]The art was taught only to selected individuals, but due to the strict requirements for newstudents it never gained large numbers of adherents. Due to its secretive nature, Varma Kalairemained largely unknown even in India until the release of the movie Indian, in which KamalHaasan played the role of a Varma Kalai expert. The film's popularity generated a resurgence ofinterest in the art.[citation needed]Currently Varma Kalai is practised in Tamil Nadu and Kerala, usually as part of Kuttuvarisai and Kalari training.Requirements for TrainingVarma Kalai teachers are highly selective in their choice of students. Disciples must meet anumber of criteria; beyond martial arts competence they are required to have an understanding ofbiology, mathematics, political science, astronomy, physics, chemistry, Saamuthriga Lakshanam,Yoga, military tactics, horsmanship, elephant riding, charioteering and Hindu philosophy(Saiva,Vaisnava, Saktha, Koumara, Boutha, Samana) etc. The Varma Kalai martial artist is notallowed to teach the art to others until he receives Deeksha from his Aasan or Periyaasan as inrecognition of him as an Aasan.
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