Abstract

STUDY THE RELATION BETWEEN NIDRA (SLEEP) & DEHA PRAKRUTI

Bande Uttam Kashinath*

Abstract

In ayurveda Dosh, Dhatu & Mala, constituent of body are described. These three elements are basic pillars responsible for everything required for the existence of healthy human life. Aahar (diet), nidra (sleep) & brahmcharya (abstinence) are said be sub pillars of human life. In Ayurveda Ahara (diet) whatever is ingested by human being is called aahar. Nidra (sleep) is defined When mind exhausted as a result sensory & motor organ also gets exhausted & human being gets nidra (sleep). Sleep is a natural, essential phenomena for maintenance & restoration of life. Bramhchrya (abstince) is defined as abstinence from sexual indulgence in Kaya (physical), Vaka (speech),and Mana (psychological) at all time under all circumstances. Bramhchrya (abstinence) means retention of veerya (semen). Aahar (diet), Nidra (sleep), and Brahmacharya (abstinace) considered as the sub basic pillar (Trayopastambha) of healthy human being which plays important role to sustain health of individual. It is a kind of natural urge out of 13 urges (Dharniya vegue) which are mentioned in ayurvedic literature not controlled. If it hold/suppressed, causes many health problems such as yawning, bodypain, drowsiness, headache, heaviness in eyes etc. It is very essential for normal, healthy, functioning of the human body. Proper nidra yields peace to Mana (mind), enthusiastic to routine work, proper working ability of senses, proper will power and vice versa. Sleep pattern and duration of sleep are variable according to various factors. Prakruti is one of such variable and is depending up on the dominancy of Dosha at the time of conception. Deha Prakruthi, is described in detail with respect to the morphology, Physiology & psychological constitution of an individual. Nidra in each Prakruthi can be understood with the understanding of physical composition of Tri-Gunas (Satvaik, Rajasik & Tamasik) and Tri-Dosha (Vata, Pitta & Kapha). Kapha Prakruti individuals are called Nidralu (more sleep) as compared to Vata & Pitta Deha Prakruti individuals. Hence there is a relation between prakruti & Nidra.

Keywords: Nidra (sleep), Prakruti (personality), Dosha (body humors).