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− | Nidra (Samskrit: निद्रा) refers to the sleep. Sleep is not merely the state of reversible unconsciousness but according to the Ayurveda, sleep is that state of body, mind, senses and energy where the interaction between [[Purusha (पुरुषः)|purush]] (पुरुषः) and loka (लोकम्) is suspended for some time and all the above components relax, rejuvenate and refresh the individual. Sleep is associated with health and well-being of [[Sharira (शरीरम्)|body]] (शरीरम्), [[Manas (मनः)|mind]] (मनः) and senses ([[Indriyas (इन्द्रियाणि)|इन्द्रियाणि]]). It has widespread effects on life of an Individual. | + | {{ToBeEdited}}{{NeedCitation}} |
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| + | Nidra (Samskrit: निद्रा) refers to the sleep. Sleep is not merely the state of reversible unconsciousness but according to Ayurveda, sleep is that state of body, mind, senses and energy where the interaction between [[Purusha (पुरुषः)|purush]] (पुरुषः) and loka (लोकम्) is suspended for some time and all the above components relax, rejuvenate and re-energize the person. Sleep is associated with health and well-being of [[Sharira (शरीरम्)|body]] (शरीरम्), [[Manas (मनः)|mind]] (मनः) and senses ([[Indriyas (इन्द्रियाणि)|इन्द्रियाणि]]). Sleep plays major role in the energy dynamics of the body-mind system of a human being. It is that aspect of life process which helps to restore and preserve energy which also help to carry out body tissue repair. Ayurveda considers sleep as one of the 3 supports of life and thus has given significant attention to the causes, process, effects and disorders related to the sleep. |
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| == त्रयोपस्तंभाः॥ Trayopastambha == | | == त्रयोपस्तंभाः॥ Trayopastambha == |
− | Ayurveda mentions the concept of 3 supporting pillars of life. These are called as 3 upastambhas. It is stated that, strength, immunity, complexion and growth of any individual is dependent on well-regulated support of 3 factors namely ''Ahara'' (food), ''nidra'' (sleep) and observance of ''bramhacharya'' (celibacy/control of senses) (Cha. Su. 11/35). These are called supports or pillars of one’s [[Ayu (आयुः)|Ayu]] or life. Thus, Nidra is said to be one of 3 supports of life which plays integral role in one’s health and wellness. | + | Ayurveda has put forward the concept of 3 supporting pillars of life. These are called as 3 upastambhas. It is stated that, strength, immunity, complexion and growth of any individual is dependent on well-regulated support of 3 factors namely Ahara (food), nidra (sleep) and observance of bramhacharya (celibacy/control of senses) (Cha. Su. 11/35). These are called supports or pillars of one’s [[Ayu (आयुः)|Ayu]] or life. Thus, Nidra plays integral role in one’s health and wellness. |
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| == निद्रा उत्पत्तिः॥ Utpatti of Nidra == | | == निद्रा उत्पत्तिः॥ Utpatti of Nidra == |