संवाहन
samvahana
The Sanskrit word for massage is संवाहन (samvahana).
The term refers to the act of rubbing, kneading or hitting a muscled part of the body.
Meaning: rubbing, kneading, or hitting muscled part of a body (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
samvahana
When do people say it?
In the context of ancient Indian practices, the specific term Abyanga is used to refer to the practice of oil massage.
Did you know?
- In ancient texts, the concept behind samvahana is closely linked to the movement of 'vayu' or air through the body's channels. Practitioners believed massage helped move this vital energy to prevent blockages.
- The term 'samvahana' can also imply 'conveyance' or 'transportation' in other Sanskrit contexts, suggesting the carrying or moving of something from one place to another.
- Historically, certain types of samvahana were performed using powdered herbs or boluses of cloth soaked in oils rather than just the hands.
Examples in context
- शरीरस्य संवाहनं सुखदं भवति।śarīrasya saṃvāhanaṃ sukhadaṃ bhavati.Massage of the body is pleasant.
Example conversation
Isha and Aryan are talking about health at home.
- ईशा Ishaआर्य, तव पादौ क्लान्तौ स्तः।Ārya, tava pādau klāntau staḥ.Aryan, your feet are tired.
- आर्यन Aryanआम्, अहं बहु चलितवान्।ām, ahaṃ bahu calitavān.Yes, I walked a lot.
- ईशा Ishaअहं तव पादयोः संवाहनं करिष्यामि।ahaṃ tava pādayoḥ saṃvāhanaṃ kariṣyāmi.I will give your feet a massage.
- आर्यन Aryanधन्यवादः ईशे, तत् उत्तमं भविष्यति।dhanyavādaḥ īśe, tat uttamaṃ bhaviṣyati.Thank you Isha, that would be great.
