Anidra, referred to as Insomnia in contemporary medicine, is recognized in Ayurveda as a consequence of doshic imbalances, primarily involving Vata, with secondary disturbances in Pitta and Kapha. These doshas, considered Tristhuna (the three pillars of health), are vital for maintaining physiological harmony. Anidra is classified under Vataja Nanatmaja Vyadhis and emphasizes the essentiality of Nidra (sleep) as one of the three Upasthambhas (pillars of life), along with Aahara (nutrition) and Brahmacharya (celibacy or self-discipline). Sleep disturbances, if left untreated, severely impact mental and physical health, leading to psychosomatic disorders. This study revisits classical Ayurvedic texts to comprehensively analyze the etiology, symptomatology, pathophysiology, and therapeutic measures for Anidra, while contextualizing its relevance to modern lifestyle-induced sleep disorders.
