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− | When the mind and body are tired, [[kapha]] [[dosha]] and inertia (tamas guna) are increased in the body. In this state, the sensory organs are unable to function. This state leads to sleep (nidra). [Cha. Sa. [[ Sutra Sthana]] 21/35] Inertia (tamas) is the prime factor responsible for sleep (nidra). [Su. Sa. [[Sharira Sthana]] 4/34] | + | When the mind and body are tired, [[kapha]] [[dosha]] and inertia (tamas guna) are increased in the body. In this state, the sensory organs are unable to function. This state leads to sleep (nidra). [Cha. Sa. [[ Sutra Sthana|Sutra Sthana]] 21/35] Inertia (tamas) is the prime factor responsible for sleep (nidra). [Su. Sa. [[Sharira Sthana]] 4/34] |
| The interplay of two significant processes regulates the sleep-wake system.<ref>Gillette M, Abbott S. Sleep Research Society. SRS Basics of Sleep Guide. Westchester, IL: Sleep Research Society; 2005. Fundamentals of the circadian system; pp. 131–138.</ref> | | The interplay of two significant processes regulates the sleep-wake system.<ref>Gillette M, Abbott S. Sleep Research Society. SRS Basics of Sleep Guide. Westchester, IL: Sleep Research Society; 2005. Fundamentals of the circadian system; pp. 131–138.</ref> |