A Critical Study On Nidra
1 S.S.R., Dept. of Swasthavritta and Yoga,FOA, IMS,BHU,Varanasi
2 MD (Scholar), dept. of Samhita & Sanskrit, FOA,IMS,BHU,Varanasi
3 MD (Scholar), dept. of Swasthavritta & Yoga,FOA,IMS,BHU,Varanasi
4 M.D.(Ayurveda), Medical Officer, Kolkata, West Bengal
Ayurveda is the most ancient science of life. As such it is not concerned only to the cure of diseases but alsoaims to relieve the humanity from all categories of miseries- physical, mental, intellectual and spiritual.Ayurvedic classics give special emphasis on three important values which have been considered as theimportant conducive factors for maintenance of life and health. This important triune consists of Ahara(food), Nidra (Sleep) and Brahmacarya (Good conduct). These three have been considered as Upastambhaor the basis of life and health. Out of the three Upastambhas, Nidra has been given more importance andconsidered to be the best in Ayurveda. This article is an attempt to present information that is discussed inAyurveda text related to Nidra (sleep).
How to Cite
Chowdhury, K., Jain, R., Patil, S. B., Bhaduri, T., & Datta, N. (2013). A Critical Study On Nidra. International Journal of Ayurvedic and Herbal Medicine, 3(2). https://doi.org/10.47191/ijahm/v3i2.1
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