Deciphering the Physiology of Nidra: A Comprehensive Review of its States of Consciousness

Authors

  • G S Soujanya Soujanya shree dharmasthala ayurvedic medical college and hospital, udupi
  • D.N. Likhita Likhita
  • Vidyalakshmi Vidyalakshmi

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70066/jahm.v12i3.1280

Keywords:

Nidra, states of concsiousness, sushupta avastha

Abstract

Sleep is crucial for maintaining overall health and wellbeing. It plays vital role in various physiological and cognitive functions. As per Ayurvedic sciences, Nidra is one among the three pillars of life1 and also Adharaneeya vega2. Nidra is one which helps to attain longevity, memory, intelligence and freedom from disease, youthfulness, excellence of lustre, complexion, voice, optimum development of physique and sense organs3. Inappropriate sleep causes disease that could be physical disease or psychosomatic disorder. As per Mandukya Upanishad, the states of consciousness are Jagruta Avastha, Swapna Avastha, Sushupta Avastha and Thuriya and through proper understanding of these states one can conclude the real definition of Nidra is Sushupta Avastha, which will help the body and mind to reset, repair and regenerate.

Author Biographies

D.N. Likhita Likhita

Associate Professor, Dept. of P G Studies in Samhita siddhanta,
Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Ayurveda, Udupi, INDIA

Vidyalakshmi Vidyalakshmi

Professor and Head Dept. of P G Studies in Samhita siddhanta,
Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Ayurveda, Udupi, INDIA

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Published

2024-04-10

How to Cite

Soujanya, G. S. S., Likhita, D. L., & Vidyalakshmi, V. (2024). Deciphering the Physiology of Nidra: A Comprehensive Review of its States of Consciousness. Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine (JAHM), 12(3). https://doi.org/10.70066/jahm.v12i3.1280

Issue

Vol. 12 No. 3 (2024): Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine (JAHM)

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Review Article

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