Presentation on nidra ,types of nidra ,different views

This ppt includes ayurvedic aspects of sleep.
Introduction
Definition
Mechanism
Types
Functions
Effects
Relation b/w nidra and dosha
Relation b/w nidra and dhatu
Relation b/w nidra and vaya
Relation b/w nidra and prakriti

1. निद्रा

2. Highlights Introduction Definition Mechanism Types Functions Effects Relation b/w nidra and dosha Relation b/w nidra and dhatu Relation b/w nidra and vaya Relation b/w nidra and prakriti

3. Introduction Nidra is a part of daily rituals and Ayurveda eternal science has given importance to dinacharya , ritucharya to fulfill the aim of Ayurveda. Nidra is one of the trayoupastambha plays a key role in maintenanace of health and to have along life span. Nidra is one of the Adharaneeya vegas

4. Nidra In Samhitas

5. Etymology Ni+Dra+Aung=Nidra Synonyms Charaka-Bhutadhatri Susrutha-Vaishmnavi,Maya Amarkosha-shyanam,svapah,svapnam

6. Definition Acharya charaka-Charaka affirmed that when the mind (as well as soul) gets exhausted or becomes inactive and the sensory and motor organs become inactive then the individual gets sleep. Acharya susruta-Sushruta described the sleep occurs when the Hridaya the seat of Chetana is covered by Tamas. Acharya vagbhata-Vagbhata stated that the Manovaha Strotas become accumulated with Shleshma and mind is devoid of sense organs because of fatigue,when individual falls asleep.

7. Mechanism of Nidra Exhaustion of mind and senses Unable to perceive the knowledge of corresponding sense organ dissociation between atma ,manas and indriya यदा तु मनसि क्लान्ते कर्मात्मानः क्लमान्विताः [ १ ] | विषयेभ्यो निवर्तन्ते तदा स्वपिति मानवः || ३५ | | (cha.su.21/35) निद्रा

8. Kapha dosha encircle the srotas Sense organs are fatigued due to excess work निद्रा

9. When seat of chetana(hridaya) get subdued by tamoguna निद्रा

10. Types of Nidra 1. Tamobhava-caused by tamas 2.sleshmasamudbhava-caused by (vitiated)kapha 3&4.manasarirasramasambhava-caused by mental exertion and physical exhaustion 5.agantuki-indicative of bad prognosis leading to imminent death 6.vyadhyanuvartini-caused as a complication of other diseases like sannipata jwara etc 7.raatriswabhava-caused by the very nature of the night (physiological sleep)

11. According to vagbhata 1.kalaswabhava-it is produces at the accustomed time. i.e. nights 2.aamayajanya-it is produced due to effect of diseases 3.chittakedajanya-when mana is exhausted 4.dehakedajanya-when body is exhausted 5.kaphajanya-t is produced due to predominance of kapha 6.ahunthuja-his type of Nidra is produced by external factors e.g. traumatic etc 7.tamobhavaja-it is produced by predominance of Tamoguna

12. According to susrutha

13. Functions of sleep Provide : 1 Bala (strength) 2 Varna(complexion) 3 Upachaya (growth) for whole life span

14. Effect of Nidra

15. Relation b/w Nidra and Dosha

16. Relation b/w Nidra and Dhatu

17. Relation b/w Nidra and Vaya

18. Relation b/w Nidra and prakriti

19. Significance of Nidra sthana On cot- Tridoshanashaka Bed on ground - vata kapha hara On ground - vatakara & raktapittahara On plank of wood - vatakara On comfortable bed - vatahara

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