Massage has many health benefits according to ancient Sanskrit texts and modern research. Massaging the body improves circulation and strengthens tissues, nerves, and metabolism. Regular massage can boost strength and flexibility while preventing disease. Foot massage twice a week is especially recommended to improve circulation in the feet and prevent common foot ailments. Massage is most beneficial when done with care, as it can soothe both physically and emotionally.

1. MASSAGE
AND
SUPERLIVING
DR.
SHRINIWAS
KASHALIKAR

2. Massage is called MARDANAM in Sanskrit.
SNEHASCHA DHATUN SANSHUSHKAN
PUSHNATYASHU PRAYOJITAH
BALAMAGNIBALAM PUSHTIM
PRANASCHASYABHIVARDHAYET
The dry DHATUS [weakened body matter]
becomes stronger if oiled and massaged. Even
the AGNIBALAM [i.e. fire principle in body
i.e. the metabolic activity] is rejuvenated and
the PRANAS [i.e. peripheral, autonomic and
central nervous and neuromuscular activity] is
also strengthened.
VYAYAMASVINNAGATRASYA
PADBHYAMUDVARTITASYA CHA
VYADHAYO NOPASARPANTI SIMHAM
KSHUDRAMRUGA IVA

3. One whose body has perspired because of
exercise and massaged by feet becomes so
strong that just as timid deer do not come even
nearby a lion, similarly the diseases do not
come even in the vicinity of him/her.
BHARATIYA SANSKIRI KOSHA VOL.7,
pages 90-91.
There are different types of massage which
improve circulation in almost every nook and
corner of your body. In the evenings the head
massage is especially useful. You can do it
yourself. You can use Brahmi oil and get the
additional advantage. Massage eyes, face etc.
Once in week whole body massage can do
wonders to your health. You can use Narayan
oil for additional benefit. It is useful to
massage the feet twice or thrice a week. The
best time to massage the feet in the evenings.
Feet take all the burden of the body. But they
are not enough attention. Callosities, corns,

4. scaling, fungal infections, bruises are common
on feet. This is especially so in case of those
who do a job where standing for long time or
walking is required. Ill fitting shoes, allergies
to synthetic shoes are also common problems.
They keep an individual nagging and disturb
one’s peace of mind. Regular massaging
ensures flexibility of the small joints and
adequate circulation and micro-circulation in
the feet. This is especially useful in diabetics
who are more to develop vasculopathy and
resultant damage in the feet, in the form of
necrosis and gangrene. Massage when given
with love and care c be far more soothing and
healing than when given by a professional
[who may be indifferent
WHAT IS IMPORTANCE OF MASSAGE?
Massage is very useful. I have discussed it here
because it has an inseparable element of
emotional soothing.

5. There are different types of massage. All of
them help you to improve circulation in almost
every nook and corner of your body.
In the evenings the head massage is especially
useful. You can do it yourself. You can use
Brahmi oil and get the additional advantage.
Massage eyes, face etc.
As far as body massage is concerned, it may
not be feasible to take it every day. But at least
once in a week whole body massage can do
wonders to your health. You can use Narayan
oil for additional benefit.
IS IT USEFUL TO HAVE FOOT
MASSAGE?
Yes. It is useful to massage the feet twice or
thrice a week. The best time to massage the
feet in the evenings. Feet take all the burden of

6. the body. But they are not enough attention.
Callosities, corns, scaling, fungal infections,
bruises are common on feet. This is especially
so in case of those who do a job where
standing for long time or walking is required.
Ill fitting shoes, allergies to synthetic shoes are
also common problems. They keep an
individual nagging and disturb one’s peace of
mind.
Regular massaging ensures flexibility of the
small joints and adequate circulation and
micro-circulation in the feet. This is especially
useful in diabetics who are more to develop
vasculopathy and resultant damage in the feet,
in the form of necrosis and gangrene.
.
Massage when given with love and care can be
far more soothing and healing than when given
by a mere commercial individual for
mercenary reasons.

7. DR. SHRINIWAS KASHALIKAR