• Dr.Ashwini Nimbal
• Dr.Shruti Hiremath

ABSTRACT: Ayurveda regards Nidra (sleep) as one of the most essential factors responsible for a healthy life thus it is enumerated under the important sub pillars of the body (Trividha Upasthamba), which sustain life by supporting normal functioning of the Dosha, Dhatu and Mala. In Ayurveda it is also explained under the non-suppressible urge (Adharniya Vega) which shows its importance in the maintenance of Dhatu Samya which is the main aim of Ayurveda. Quality sleep is an indicator of good health as it is stress-relieving and normalizes bodily tissues. Hence getting enough sleep at proper time supports wellbeing and good quality of life. We find beautiful description about benefits of Nidra in Ayurveda as Proper Nidra protects growth and development of body and mind. Modern physiology, also deals that sleep plays an important role in physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. Hence this article is an attempt to interpret the relevance of Ayurveda classical benefits of Nidra in modern physiology.

Key Words: Nidra, Trayopastambh, Sleep Physiology, Benefits of Sleep

"A comparative critical study on physiological benefits of nidra", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.9, Issue 5, page no.k590-k594, May-2022, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2205B76.pdf

"A comparative critical study on physiological benefits of nidra", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.9, Issue 5, page no. ppk590-k594, May-2022, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2205B76.pdf