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Concept Of Sleep (Nidra) In Ayurveda

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Dr. Akhila Remanan

Consultant Physician
Rockholm at the Light House Beach
(Branch of Park am See Nattika Ayurveda )

Ayurveda Sleep (nidra) is viewed as a basic instinct of existence. Ayurveda claims that Nidra is among the three pillars of wellness found in Thrayopasthambo.

THRAYOPASTHAMBHA

are:
  • Ahara
  • Nidra
  • Brahmacharya
Maintaining a decent health and well-being depends on our sleep. People know the value of a healthy diet and exercise, really well. But still, they overlook the significance of sleep, which can have quite negative effects on health.

About our sleeping habits, our Acharyas—Charaka, Susrutha, and Vagbhata—have diverse ideas.

Nidra

  • CHARAKA:Says that a person falls asleep when mind as well as soul gets tired or inert and sensory and motor organs become inactive.
  • SUSRUTHA:Says that thamas covers hridaya(the seat of chethana), hence sleep results. (thriguna of mind – Satwa, Raja, and Thamas)
  • ASHTANGA SANGRAHA UND VAGBHATTA:Said that manovaha srothas (Mind Channel) accumulates with sleshma and kapha when the mind is bereft of sense organs due of tiredness, then people go asleep.


Good quality sleep helps one to effectively operate by rejuvenating the body and mind. Ayurveda holds that separating a fatigued mind from the senses depends on proper quality and amount of sleep. Nidra brings pleasure into life, keeps the body in consistency, and builds strength.