Abstract

IMPORTANCE OF NIDRA FOR LONGEVITY

Dr. Swaroop Kumar*, Dr. Ashok Kumar Sharma, Dr. K. L. Sharma, Dr. Rekhraj Meena, Dr. Ayushi Nigam

Abstract

Ayurveda is the pioneer system of medicine, It is science of life and its main aim is to prevention of disease and treatment of disease. In Ayurvedic science, Nidra is one of most key factor responsible for a healthy life. It is a part of triupstambha (Aahar, Nidra, Brahmcharya), Three basic supporting factors on which the health of a person depends.[1] Nidra is very important for daily life. It is essential for functioning of human being. If nidra is no taken properly can cause various health problems. Which will affects physical, mental health and sexual life. The main factors of affects nidra is abnormal life styles, Dincharya, Ritucharya. This article on ancient wisdom of ayurveda for importance of Nidra and longevity. Physiological and pathological significance of nidra.

Keywords: Ayurveda, nidra, triupstambha, health, disease.