It is defined as the state when motion or labour stops. Rest is the state of repose which brings wholesome relaxation to mind and body. After working for several hours at a stretch, our body longs for rest and tranquillity of mind. When we rest, we are free and cut off from everything that is disturbing and causes fatigue. Sleep is one way to relax and rest. Rest at timely intervals, keeps one fit and healthy and revitalises the mind and the body. Rest also means to lie on some supporting structure or surface. The term “rest” is also used to describe something that is not included in a proposition or description and forms the remainder or residue. In the words of C.S. Lewis, “Telling us to obey instinct is like telling us to obey 'people.' People say different things: so do instincts. Our instincts are at war... Each instinct, if you listen to it, will claim to be gratified at the expense of the rest.”
