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Nidra in Ayurveda and Modern Sleep Science: A Comparative Review of Physiological and Psychological Perspectives

Author(s) Dr. Shamama Firdaus, Dr. Nitin Venkat Mane, Dr. Abhijeet Babasaheb Aher
Country India
Abstract Nidra (Sleep) is an essential physiological process necessary for maintaining physical health, mental stability, emotional balance, and cognitive efficiency. In contemporary medicine, sleep is recognized as a complex neurophysiological phenomenon regulated by circadian rhythms, neurotransmitters, and different stages of Non-Rapid Eye Movement (NREM) and Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep. (1) Disturbances in sleep are associated with several physical and psychological disorders.
Ayurveda considers Nidra (sleep) as one of the three fundamental pillars of life (Trayopastambha), along with Ahara (diet) and Brahmacharya (regulated lifestyle). Classical Ayurvedic texts describe Nidra as a natural physiological state produced by the interaction of Sharir and Manas Doshas, particularly Kapha and Tamas. Proper sleep contributes to physical health, mental well-being, balanced body constitution, vitality, and longevity. Ayurveda considers these qualities as indicators of holistic health and successful maintenance of bodily equilibrium. (2) Whereas improper sleep leads to disease, debility, ignorance, and even death. Ayurveda also explains the types, causes, physiological effects, and disorders of sleep in detail, highlighting its psychological and somatic significance.
The present review aims to comparatively analyze the concept of Nidra described in Ayurveda with modern sleep science from physiological and psychological perspectives.
Keywords Nidra, Trayopastambha, Sleep, psychological, physiological
Published In Volume 8, Issue 3, May-June 2026
Published On 2026-06-02
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i03.79789
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