Abstract

CONCEPT OF MANOVAHASROTODUSHTI IN INSOMNIA

*Dr. Neha Barua and Dr. Rahul Sharma

Abstract

When all Indriyas along with Mana break contacts with their Vishayas then Nidra (~sleep) occurs. If any change occurs in this physiological process, it causes Anidra (~Insomnia). Insomnia and lifestyle diseases are associated with a variety of underlying factors and also appear to be complication of each other. Considering above said present study has been planned to explore the contemporary relevance of Manovaha Srotodushti w.s.r. to insomnia. Busy lifestyle has fraught the mankind with stress, anxiety, annoyance, and egotism. In Ayurveda also, causes of Anidra are described as Karya (~over indulgence in work), Kala (~inappropriate time sleep), Vikar (~ailment) and Prakriti (~Constitution). All these factors disturb Mana. Along with Mana they also vitiate Manovaha Srotas. Due to this, Mana shifts from its principal place (i.e. Hridaya) to its workplace (i.e. Mastishka) and causes Anidra. Contemporary lifestyle includes day/night shifts in workplace, improper food habits and altered sleep patterns; they leave psychological impact on human mind and result in manifestation of Anidra. Our study suggests that Manovaha Srotodushti acts as a key factor to cause insomnia, Attributed to the Manovaha Sroto- Atipravritti.

Keywords: Lifestyle, Anidra, Insomnia, Mana, Manovaha-srotas.