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ABSTRACT Nidra is a vital physiological process for healthy living. It is exceptionally critical for our physical as well as mental wellbeing. Our body tries to repair and mend itself during Nidra. It re-establishes our capacity to perform daily tasks. Sound rest feeds the body that is why Nidra is called as Bhuta Dhatri, since Nidra takes care and supports Prana of a person like a Mata/mother takes care and blosters her child. Sthoulya and Karshya are described as one among the Ashtaninditiya purusha. Ayurveda describes the main three pillars of life that is Ahara, Nidra and Brahmacharya amongst which Nidra is said to be the very important tripod of life. Sthoulya and karshya have become a very common life style disorder in which Atinidra and Anidra is also one of major the causes which leads to cascade of irregular regime and deranged eating habits which further worsen the quality and span of ones healthy living. So, in this article there is an attempt made to understand the importance of Nidra and effect of Nidra on Sthoulya and Karshya.