Vīrya (Hinduism)


Vīrya literally means "state of a strong man" or "manliness." In Hindu Vedic literature, the term is often associated with heroism and virility. In Brahmacharya in Hinduism, Virya also refers to semen in a male and it is considered to be the 'vital fluid'. Loss of Virya from the body is avoided in Brahmacharya.

Vedic literature

Vīryà as "manly" and "hero" can be found, for instance, in the following excerpts from the Rig Veda.

RV, Mandala 1, Hymn 32, v. 1

RV, Mandala 1, Hymn 103, vv. 5-7