Abstract

AYURVEDIC CONNECTION BETWEEN NIDRA AND DHATU PUSHTI - A REVIEW STUDY

*Dr. Kailas R. Sonmankar, Dr. Preeti A. Verma, Dr. Nilesh S. Sanas

Abstract

Everyone needs sleep just as much as they need nourishment. In Ayurveda, there are three tripods of life—Aahar, Nidra, and Brahmacharya.[1] Nidra means asleep; that is very important for maintaining normal physiological activities of the body. Ayurveda defines Nidra as the physiological state of rest for the Sharira, Manas, and Indriya.[2] The good physical and mental state merely depends upon Nidra, thus one can acquire a normal health status by following a conduct of life which induces good sleep. Dhatu acts as a structural component and gives strength to the body. The dhatus not only form structural components of the body but also perform many functions, including nourishment of the body, circulation of biomaterials, holding up the organs, reproduction, and maintenance of the body frame.[3] Getting enough quality sleep at night can protect our physical and mental health. Nidra is considered crucial for maintaining the balance of dhatus (body issues), meaning that adequate sleep is essential for the proper formation and nourishment of the seven dhatus[4], leading to overall health and well-being. Conversely, improper sleep can disrupt the dhatu equilibrium and lead to disease. Aim: To introduce the relation between nidra and dhatu pushti. Material and Method: The literature review was compiled from available ayurvedic samhitas. Conclusion: This article summarizes the importance of appropriate nidra in dhatu pushti.

Keywords: Nidra, Dhatu, Dhatu Pushti, Sleep.