Concept of Nidra - A Review Article
Abstract
Introduction: Nidra (sleep) is very essential for our body and mind. Proper sleep is useful for maintaining physical and mental well-being. It is considered one of the three sub-pillars of life (Trayopasthambha) along with diet and celibacy. Acharya Charaka says, when Manas (mind) along with Atma (soul) become tired (exhausted / inactive) and Karmatamanaha/Indriyas (sense organs) are withdrawn from their Viṣayas (objects of sense organs) then man gets sleep. Objectives of the study: Provide a comprehensive overview study of Nidra (sleep) and review the role of Nidra (sleep) in maintaining the health. Materials and Methods: Complete review of Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita, Ashtang Sangrah, Ashtang Hridaya, Sharangadhara Samhita and other existing literature on published articles and online databases are referred about concerned topic, analysis of role of Nidra and importance in maintain of health was accessed. Conclusion: The review study observed that “Proper sleep helps numerous benefits for our overall health and wellbeing like-growth and development of body, Happy status of mind, nourishment of body, strength of body, virility, knowledge, and life” are the gifts of sleep.
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