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This paper aims to review the classification of sleep (Nidra) in Ayurvedic texts and its therapeutic implications for modern disorders.

June 19, 2026Open Access

Types of Nidra With Clinical Relevance and Modern Lifestyle Causes of Sleep Disruption

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This paper aims to review the classification of sleep (Nidra) in Ayurvedic texts and its therapeutic implications for modern disorders.
Structured review of classical Ayurvedic texts, primarily Charaka Samhita and Sushruta Samhita.
Mapping traditional classifications of sleep to contemporary physiological concepts.
Identified various types of Nidra and their therapeutic applications in Ayurvedic medicine.
Highlighted the importance of sleep hygiene in addressing lifestyle-related sleep disruptions.

Abstract

In Ayurvedic medicine, Nidra (sleep) is recognized alongside Ahara (food) and Brahmacharya (regulated energy) as one of the Trayopastambha— the three foundational pillars necessary to sustain life, immunity, and mental clarity1 This paper presents a structured review of how classical Ayurvedic texts, primarily the Charaka Samhita and Sushruta Samhita, conceptualise, categorize, and utilize sleep for therapeutic purposes. By mapping the traditional classifications of Nidra against contemporary physiological understanding, this article highlights the clinical relevance of Ayurvedic sleep hygiene in treating modern lifestyle disorders.

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