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HUMAN BODY AND ITS RELATION WITH PLANETS SIDDHA PERSPECTIVE

Arthi.G1*, Lakshmanakumar.V2, Rathinam.J3, Sushil Kumar P N4
*1Sai Siddha Clinic, Salem, Tamilnadu,
2Medical Officer Siddha (Ayush), AIIMS Raipur, Chhattisgarh,
3Assistant Medical Officer, Government Primary Health Centre, Eriayamangalam, Tamilnadu,
4Research Associate, Siddha Clinical Research Unit, New Delhi, India.

Article info ABSTRACT

Article History: Siddha system is the foremost traditional system, which was introduced by ancient
Received: 29-07-2022 Siddhar’s. According to Siddhar’s, nature is man, man is nature. Man is said to be
Revised: 09-08-2022 microcosm and universe is macrocosm. The universe is made up of five elements namely
Accepted: 23-08-2022 Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Space. Our body is also made up of five elements
KEYWORDS: (Panchaboothas), three vital humors known as Vatham (air, space), Pitham (fire), Kabam
Five elements, (Earth, water), seven physical constituents are Saram (nourishing fluid), Senneer (blood),
Organs, Planets, Oonn (muscles), Kozhuppu (adipose tissue), Enbu (bone), Moolai (bone marrow),
Siddha, Vital Sukkilam/Suronitham (sperm/ovum) respectively. The universe has stars and planets.
humors. Each planet has an influence that reflects in our bodies. Thoughts were controlled by
cosmic force in the universe. Nine planets in the universe correlate with the organs in the
body Sun-Heart, Moon-Brain, Mercury-Lungs, Jupiter-Liver, Saturn-Spleen, Mars-Gall
Bladder. This article explains how the planets have a connection with our human body.

INTRODUCTION
Astrology means deals with the study of stars. and medicine (Vaithiyam) be a perfect Siddha
The origin of this word is from Greek, Astron means physician. This review article explores the
star; logy means Study. Medical Astrology (Jothidam) is relationships between planets and the human body
an Ancient Siddha Medical system that associates and also assess the relationships between planets and
various parts of the body and diseases with the nine vital humors (Uyir thathu)[2], five elements
planets and twelve zodiac signs. Weekly days relates to (Panchaboothas)[2,3], physical constituents (Udal
the planets are likely Monday-Moon, Tuesday-Mars, thathu), taste (Suvai), sense with functions (Iymporigal
Wednesday-Mercury, Thursday-Jupiter, Friday-Venus, tholilgal), functional system (Kosangal), Chakras
Saturday–Saturn, Sunday- Sun. The nine planets are (Aadharangal).
also related to nine gems namely Sun-Ruby (Manikam), METHODOLOGY
Moon-Pearl (Muthu), Mars-Coral (Pavalam), Mercury-
The various Siddha literatures were collected
Emerald (Maragatham), Jupiter Yellow Sapphire
from the Ambedkar central library, Chennai. Relevant
(Pusharagam), Venus-Diamond (Vairam), Saturn-Blue
Siddha literature was identified for this study. All data
Sapphire (Neelam), Rahu-Hessonite (Gomedhagam),
were collected, listed out, and tabulated.
Kethu-Cats Eye (Vaidooriyam)[1].
RESULTS
According to Pathinen siddhar naadi nool defines a
physician who knows study astrology, breathing The Five elements (Panchaboothas) relate to
exercise (Prayanamam), alchemy (Vatham), planets as shown in table-I. The taste is formed by the
combination of the two Boothas, sweet (earth+water),
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respectively [6]. Table-V correlated between planets Planets and zodiac signs are directly influenced on the
and physical constituents because our body is made up human body in physical, mental, and normal or
of five elements [6]. Table-VI correlated between abnormal conditions. Wear ring the gem related to the
planets and systemic functions of our human body[6]. Planets is most effective for good health and cure the
Table-VII indicates the relationship between planets diseases. Table-IX represents the relationships
and chakras in our human body [7]. Planets and human between planets, Gems, and Zodiac signs[1], [6].
body organs, and parts were correlated in table VIII .
[6]

Table I: Relationships between Planets and Iymbootham (Panchaboothas- Five Elements)

S.no Five elements Planet name
1 Mun (Earth) Sevvai (Mars)
2 Neer (Water) Chandhiran (Moon), Velli (Venus)
3 Thee (Fire) Suriyan (Sun), Viyalan (Jupiter)

4 Vayu (Air) Sani (Satrun), Puthan (Mercury)

5 Akayam (Space) Raghu, Kedhu

Table II: Relationships between Planets and Suvai (Taste)

S.No Planets Suvai (Taste)
1 Suriyan (Sun) Karppu (Pungent)
2 Chandhiran (Moon) Inippu (Sweet)
3 Sevvai (Mars) Thuvarppu (Astringent)
4 Puthan (Mercury) Uvarppu (Salt)
5 Viyalan (Jupiter) Inippu (Sweet)
6 Velli (Venus) Inippu (Sweet)
7 Sani (Saturn) Kaippu (Bitter)
8 Rahu Pulippu (Sour)
9 Kethu Pulippu (Sour)
Table III: Relationships between Planets And Tridhosas With Colours
S.No Tridhosas (Vital Niram (colour) Planets
humor)
1 Vatham Black Sani (Saturn), Puthan (Mercury), Rahu
2 Pitham Red or Yellowish Sevvai (Mars), Suriyan (Sun), Ketu
3 Kabam White Chandhiran (Moon), Velli (Venus),
Viyalan (Jupiter)
Table IV: Relationships between Planets And Iymporigal (Sense With Their Functions)
S.No Planets Sense Functions
1 Suriyan (Sun) Kan (Eye) Paarthal (Vision)
2 Chandhiran (Moon) Naakku (Tongue) Suvaithal (Taste)
3 Sevvai (Mars) Mookku (Nose) Nugarthal (Smell)
4 Puthan (Mercury) Thol (Skin) Unarthal (Touch)
5 Viyalan (Jupiter) Kan (Eye) Paarthal (Vision)
6 Velli (Venus) Naakku (Tongue) Suvaithal (Taste)
7 Sani (Saturn) Kaadhu (Ear) Kettal (Sound)
8 Rahu Kaadhu (Ear) Kettal (Sound)
9 Kethu Kaadhu (Ear) Kettal (Sound)

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Table V: Relationships between Planets and Physical Constituents
S.No Planets Physical constituents
1 Suriyan (Sun) Koluppu (Fats)
2 Chandhiran (Moon) Maamisam (Muscles)
3 Sevvai (Mars) Saaram (Body fluids)
Seneer (Blood/Plasma)
4 Puthan (Mercury) Enbu (Bone)
5 Viyalan (Jupiter) Koluppu (Fats)
6 Velli (Venus) Maamisam (Muscles)
7 Sani (Saturn) Sukilam (Semen)
Suronitham (Ovum)
8 Rahu Sukilam (Semem)
Suronitham (Ovum)
9 Kethu Sukilam (Sperm)
Suronitham (Ovum)
Table VI: Relationships between Planets And Kosangal (Systems)
S.No Planets Kosam (Systems)
1 Suriyan (Sun) Manomayakosam (Cardiovascular system)
2 Chandhiran (Moon) Piranamayakosam (Respiratory system)
3 Sevvai (Mars) Annamayakosam (Digestive system)
Piranamayakosam (Respiratory system)
4 Puthan (Mercury) Vignanamayakosam (Central nervous system)
5 Viyalan (Jupiter) Manomayakosam (Cardiovascular system)
6 Velli (Venus) Piranamayakosam (Respiratory system)
7 Sani (Saturn) Anandamayakosam (Reproductive system)
8 Rahu Anandamayakosam (Reproductive system)
9 Kethu Anandamayakosam (Reproductive system)
Table VII: Relationships between Planets and Aadharangal (Chakras)
S.No Planets Aadharangal (Chakras)
1 Suriyan (Sun) Anakadham (Superficial Cardiac Plexus)
2 Chandhiran (Moon) Manipooragam (Solar plexus)
3 Sevvai (Mars) Mooladharam (Pelvic plexus)
Suvatheetanam (Superior Hypogastric plexus)
4 Puthan (Mercury) Visuthi (Superior Cervical Ganglia)
5 Viyalan (Jupiter) Anakadham (Superficial Cardiac Plexus)
6 Velli (Venus) Manipooragam (Solar plexus)
7 Sani (Saturn) Aakinai (Ganglia of Ribes)
8 Rahu Aakinai (Ganglia of ribes)
9 Kethu Aakinai (Ganglia of ribes)

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Table VIII: Relationships between Planets with Colours and Human Organs, Parts of the Body
S.No Planet Name Colour Parts Organs
1 Suriyan (Sun) Reddish yellow Head Heart
2 Chandhiran (Moon) White Face, Stomach Brain
3 Sevvai (Mars) Red Hand, Shoulder Gall bladder
4 Puthan (Mercury) Dark green Neck Lungs
5 Viyalan (Jupiter) Yellow Heart Liver
6 Velli (Venus) White Genital organs Kidney
7 Sani (Saturn) Black/Dark blue Thighs, Foot Spleen
8 Rahu Black Thighs, Foot ----
9 Kethu Red Hand, Shoulder ----
Table IX: Relationships between Planets and Navamanigal (Gems) & Rasi (Zodiac Sign)
S.No Planets Gems Zodiac Sign
1 Suriyan (Sun) Manikam (Ruby) Simmam (Leo)
2 Chandhiran (Moon) Muthu (Pearl) Kadagam (Cancer)
3 Sevvai (Mars) Pavalam (Coral) Mesham (Aries), Viruchagam
(Scorpio)
4 Puthan (Mercury) Maragatham (Emerald) Midhunam (Gemini)
Kanni (Virgo)
5 Viyalan (Jupiter) Pusharagam (Yellow Meenam (Pisces), Dhanus
Sapphire) (Sagittarus)
6 Velli (Venus) Vairam (Diamond) Rishabham (Taurus)
Thulam (Libra)
7 Sani (Saturn) Neelam (Blue Sapphire) Kumbam (Aquarius)
Magaram (Capricorn)
8 Rahu Gomedhagam (Hessonite) ----
9 Kethu Vaidooriyam (Cats Eye) -----
DISCUSSION
Jodhidam (Astrology) and the ancient Siddha CONCLUSION
system are related to spiritual and holistic sciences. Jodhidam (astrology) is the influence of the planets and
Astrology is based on the concept that the planets and stars on the human body. The ancient Siddha system
their movements are connected with the human body. and Jodhidam (astrology) established a way of life in
It also gives an indication of which planet affects which India thousands and thousands of years back. Although
part of the body. If sun affects heat-related diseases, both astrology and Siddha medicine was developed as
Moon affects mind-related diseases, Mars affects a part of holistic, spiritual in ancient India, astrological
blood-related diseases, Mercury affects Vatha-related principles related to prevention and relief from
diseases, Jupiter affects tumors like diseases, Venus ailments were applied as a holistic approach. An
affects urogenital diseases, Saturn affects kidney- astrologer gives guidance for taking medicines on a
related diseases, Raghu and Kethu affects sexual suitable day and time for the best remedy for diseases.
problems, cancers occur in the human body[6]. Even the medicinal herbs were collected and used at
Astrology prescribes to wearing the gem related to the appropriate times for their efficacy. Astrology and the
Planets is most effective for good health. Siddha ancient Siddha system are inseparable in human life.
system uses gemstones as internal medicine. The When a physician knows the pathophysiology of the
Gemstones are reduced to calcinated form or Parpam, disease, treatment with specific medication, diet,
oxide form, or Chenduram to treat various lifestyle, and also avoiding etiological factors. Hence
ailments.[1][8] we conclude that Jodhidam (astrology) and the ancient
Siddha system to benefits the diagnosis, treatment, and
prevention of health care.

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