Vayama, Vāyāma, Vayamā: 5 definitions
Introduction:
Vayama means something in Buddhism, Pali, Jainism, Prakrit, Tamil. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Buddhism
Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Dhamma Dana: Pali English GlossaryM Effort.
Theravāda is a major branch of Buddhism having the the Pali canon (tipitaka) as their canonical literature, which includes the vinaya-pitaka (monastic rules), the sutta-pitaka (Buddhist sermons) and the abhidhamma-pitaka (philosophy and psychology).
Languages of India and abroad
Pali-English dictionary
Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionaryvāyāma : (m.) exertion; striving.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryVāyāma, (fr. vi+ā+yam) striving, effort, exertion, endeavour S. II, 168; IV, 197; V, 440; A. I, 174 (chando+), 219; II, 93; III, 307; IV, 320; V, 93 sq.; J. I, 72; Vbh. 123, 211, 235; VbhA. 91; DhA. IV, 109; PvA. 259. On vāyāma as a constituent of the “Path” (sammā°) see magga 2. a.—vāyāmaṃ karoti to exert oneself DhA. IV, 26; PvA. 259. (Page 609)
Pali is the language of the Tipiṭaka, which is the sacred canon of Theravāda Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha’s speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.
Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary1) Vāyāma (वायाम) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Vyāyāma.
2) Vāyama (वायम) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Vyāyāma.
Prakrit is an ancient language closely associated with both Pali and Sanskrit. Jain literature is often composed in this language or sub-dialects, such as the Agamas and their commentaries which are written in Ardhamagadhi and Maharashtri Prakrit. The earliest extant texts can be dated to as early as the 4th century BCE although core portions might be older.
Tamil dictionary
Source: DDSA: University of Madras: Tamil LexiconVayamā (வயமா) [vaya-mā] noun < வய [vaya] + மா². [ma².]
1. Lion; சிங்கம். ஞெலிகழை முழங்கழல் வயமா வெரூஉங் குன்று [singam. gneligazhai muzhangazhal vayama veruung kunru] (ஐங்குறுநூறு [aingurunuru] 307). (பிங்கலகண்டு [pingalagandu])
2. The month of Āvaṇi; ஆவணிமாதம். வயமாகனிக்குங்கோற்றேட்கு நன்னான்கு [avanimatham. vayamaganikkungorredku nannanku] (தைலவருக்கச்சுருக்கம் பாயி. [thailavarukkachurukkam payi.] 55).
3. Tiger; புலி. (பிங்கலகண்டு) குன்றில் வயமாமுழங்க [puli. (pingalagandu) kunril vayamamuzhanga] (சீவகசிந்தாமணி [sivagasindamani] 2778).
4. Elephant; யானை. வயமாத் தானவாரியும் [yanai. vayamath thanavariyum] (கம்பராமாயணம் ஊர்தேடு. [kambaramayanam urthedu.] 17).
5. Horse; குதிரை. பணைநிலை முணைஇய வயமாப் புணர்ந்து [kuthirai. panainilai munaiiya vayamap punarnthu] (ஐங்குறுநூறு [aingurunuru] 449).
Tamil is an ancient language of India from the Dravidian family spoken by roughly 250 million people mainly in southern India and Sri Lanka.
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Starts with: Vayama Sutta, Vayamam, Vayaman, Vayamana, Vayamanta, Vayamati, Vayamatu.
Ends with: Kavayama, Micchavayama, Samma Vayama.
Full-text: Vyayama, Vayaman, Oruvan, Atappa, Miccha Magga, Tajja, Miccha, Vayam, Magga, Padhana, Chanda, Atu, Samma, Sacca.
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The Buddhist Path to Enlightenment (study) (by Dr Kala Acharya)
2.6. Right Effort (Sammā-vāyama or Samyag-vyāyāma) < [Chapter 3 - Seven Factors of Enlightenment and Noble Eightfold Path]
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Part 7 - Realization Of The Noble Truths < [Chapter 1 - Happiness Through Right Understanding]
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Dhammapada (Illustrated) (by Ven. Weagoda Sarada Maha Thero)
Verse 235-238 - The Story of the Son of a Butcher < [Chapter 18 - Mala Vagga (Impurities)]
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