Who is Nidra Devi? Why their blessings are necessary for good sleep? Know the surefire mantras and tips to sleep peacefully at night:

News India Live, Digital Desk: In today’s busy life, ‘peaceful sleep’ is becoming a luxury. In Hindu theology and Puranas, sleep is not considered merely a physical process but a divine grace. According to the scriptures, the presiding goddess of sleep ‘Nidra Devi’ Are. It is believed that unless there is the grace of Goddess Nidra, a person cannot sleep peacefully even on a velvet bed worth billions of rupees.

Who is Nidra Devi? (mythological importance)

Nidra Devi is considered to be a form of ‘Yogamaya’ of Lord Vishnu.

Relation to Kshir Sagar: According to mythology, when Lord Vishnu sleeps on Sheshnag in Ksheer Sagar, Goddess Nidra takes him into Yoga Nidra.

Story of Kumbhakaran and Lakshman: There is special mention of Nidra Devi in ​​Ramayana. While he gave 6 months of sleep to Kumbhkaran, the sleep of 14 years of Lakshman ji’s exile was taken by his wife Urmila, so that Lakshman ji could serve Lord Ram.

‘Nidra Mantra’ for good sleep

If you have nightmares at night or can’t sleep due to racing thoughts, chanting these mantras can do wonders:

Main Nidra Mantra:

Or Devi Sarvabhuteshu Nidra Rupan Sansthi. Namastesyaye Namastesyaye Namastesyaye Namo Namah॥ (Meaning: I offer my repeated obeisances to the goddess who resides in all living beings in the form of sleep.)

Shanti Mantra: before sleeping ‘Achyutaya Namah, Anantaya Namah, Govindaya Namah’ Chanting this 11 times calms the mind and leads to deep sleep.

Tips for better sleep according to Ayurveda and astrology

Some rules of sleeping (Sleeing Etiquette) have been mentioned in the scriptures, adopting which pleases Nidra Devi:

Choosing the right direction: Always sleep with your head towards South or East. Sleeping with head towards north is considered taboo for health and mental peace.

Foot Hygiene: Wash your feet and dry them thoroughly before sleeping. Going to bed with wet feet is considered a cause of poverty.

Use of camphor: Burning camphor in the room or keeping it near the pillow before sleeping removes negative energy and purifies the environment.

Meal time: Have food only 2-3 hours after sunset and massage sesame oil or ghee on the soles before sleeping.

Confluence of science and spirituality

Scientifically lack of sleep causes stress, obesity and heart diseases. Spiritually, incomplete sleep weakens our ‘aura’. Therefore meditating on Goddess Nidra is essential for mental and physical health.