![]() However, even royalty were required to pass the stringent requirements for discipleship. Historically, Varma Kalai has been one of the arts taught to those of royal blood. The teachers were called as Aasan (Tamil: ஆச ) and the grand masters were called as Periyaasan (Tamil: ப ய ச ) or Iyan (Tamil: ஐய ). Knowledge of Varma Kalai was considered vital in both arts to become a Grand Master. ![]() Though Varma Kalai has its own form of katas and procedures, it was closely assorted with Silambam's component Kuttu varisai and Kalaripayattu. The presence of shrines to Agathiar in Courtallam suggests that he researched the art there. He transferred the knowledge of this art to other Siddhar's and he also wrote treatises on this art in Tamil. 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. It is an element of the Tamil martial art Kuttu varisai. ![]() ![]() The name literally translate as "The Art of Vital Points". 1 Varma Kalai (Tamil: வ ம க ல) is a martial art and esoteric healing art originating from ancient Tamil Nadu in South India. ![]()
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