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Sleeping during the day is advocated for those who are exhausted on account of singing, reading, alcoholic drinking, sexual intercourse, elimination therapy, carrying heavy weight, walking long distances, suffering from phthisis, wasting, thirst, diarrhea, colic pain, dyspnea, hiccup, insanity, or are too old, too young, weak and emaciated. It is also recommended for those who are injured by fall and assault or exhausted by travel-related stress, vigil, anger, grief, and fear. By this, equilibrium of ''dhatus'' and strength is maintained, and ''kapha'' nourishes the body parts and ensures longevity. In the summer season, nights become shorter, and ''vata'' gets provoked in the body in ''adanakala'' (seasons of low body strength, such as summer and rains) due to absorption of fluid. Therefore, during this period daytime sleeping is advocated for all [39-43]
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Sleeping during the day is advocated for those who are exhausted on account of singing, reading, alcoholic drinking, sexual intercourse, elimination therapy, carrying heavy weight, walking long distances, suffering from phthisis, wasting, thirst, diarrhea, colic pain, dyspnea, hiccup, insanity, or are too old, too young, weak and emaciated. It is also recommended for those who are injured by fall and assault or exhausted by travel-related stress, vigil, anger, grief, and fear. By this, equilibrium of [[dhatu]] and strength is maintained, and [[kapha]] nourishes the body parts and ensures longevity. In the summer season, nights become shorter, and [[vata]] gets provoked in the body in [[adana kala]] (seasons of low body strength, such as summer and rains) due to absorption of fluid. Therefore, during this period daytime sleeping is advocated for all. [39-43]
 
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==== Consequences of improper daytime sleep ====
 
==== Consequences of improper daytime sleep ====
 
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