व्यायामः
vyāyāmaḥ
The Sanskrit word for exercise is व्यायामः (vyāyāmaḥ).
The term refers to physical activity intended to improve strength and fitness.
Meaning: physical activity intended to improve strength and fitness (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the idea of 'by' or 'through' exercise, use the instrumental case form व्यायामेन.
How do you pronounce it?
vyāyāmaḥ
Did you know?
- The concept of व्यायामः in classical texts often includes 'mental exercise' as well as physical movement to refine the intellect.
- While modern English uses 'exercise' for any activity, the Sanskrit concept of व्यायामः traditionally emphasized activities that produced heat in the body.
- In ancient Ayurvedic texts, व्यायामः is not just physical activity but is categorized as a means to balance the three 'doshas' or biological energies of the body.
Examples in context
- स्वास्थ्याय सर्वेषां वर्धनाय तथा भवेद्व्यायामः।Exercise is for the well-being and improvement of all.
- प्रतिदिनं व्यायामः स्वास्थ्यप्रदः भवति।pratidinaṃ vyāyāmaḥ svāsthyapradaḥ bhavati.Daily exercise is good for health.
Example conversation
Kavya and Aditya are discussing their morning routines.
- काव्या Kavyaआदित्य, किं भवान् प्रातः व्यायामं करोति?āditya, kiṃ bhavān prātaḥ vyāyāmaṃ karoti?Aditya, do you exercise in the morning?
- आदित्य Adityaआम्, व्यायामः मम स्वास्थ्यं वर्धयति।ām, vyāyāmaḥ mama svāsthyaṃ vardhayati.Yes, exercise improves my health.
- काव्या Kavyaसत्यम्, व्यायामः अतीव लाभप्रदः अस्ति।satyam, vyāyāmaḥ atīva lābhapradaḥ asti.True, exercise is very beneficial.
- आदित्य Adityaआगच्छतु, आवाम् इदानीम् एव कुर्वः।āgacchatu, āvām idānīm eva kurvaḥ.Come, let us both do it now.
