Uttamang Sharir - A Research Article

Abstract

Abstract: The human body is like a complex machine, consisting of various organs working nonstop all the time. Some parts take rest while sleeping at night. But some are still working all day, all night and whole life till death. They are the vital parts of the body for example heart and brain. Their taking rest even for single second can lead us to death. The organ lodging in the uppermost region is Uttamang. But in my opinion the word “Uttamang” has one more meaning that is “Uttam + Anga” That means the best part of the body is Uttamang. Hence the Shir or head is the best and foremost organ of the body. According to acharya Vagbhatta, the Purusha sharir (human being) is like a tree whose roots are above and the branches are lying below in downwards direction. So, by protecting the roots; the whole tree can be safeguarded. In the same way the Uttamang, where the vitality resides. The head is the unrivalled region of the body. It is the governing body. Every organ of our body is perfect and unique to target its objective but without brain its nothing. As a brain-dead person is alive, every organ is doing its job but the body is not more than a cadaver. That is the importance of brain and head. That’s why it should be protected.