Significance of Leisure time

Synonyms: Free time, Spare time, Recreation, Leisure activities, Relaxation time, Break, Off time

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Hindu concept of 'Leisure time'

Hinduism Books

Significance in Ayurveda (science of life):
Ayurveda Books

From: International Research Journal of Ayurveda and Yoga

(1) The time that is free from work or other obligations, which is used for activities such as hobbies, relaxation, and other enjoyable pursuits, contributing to well-being.[1] (2) This refers to the time available for relaxation, which may be lacking, and could contribute to higher depression prevalence among medical students.[2]

Ayurveda is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Ayurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.

Significance in Vyakarana (Sanskrit grammar):
Vyakarana Books

Vyakarana refers to Sanskrit grammar and represents one of the six additional sciences (vedanga) to be studied along with the Vedas. Vyakarana concerns itself with the rules of Sanskrit grammar and linguistic analysis in order to establish the correct context of words and sentences.

Significance in Vedanta (school of philosophy):
Vedanta Books

From: Brahma Sutras (Shankaracharya)

(1) Periods of free time that are available for studying and engaging with the sacred texts, separate from one's obligatory duties.[3]

Vedanta refers to a school of orthodox Hindu philosophy (astika), drawing its subject-matter from the Upanishads. There are a number of sub-schools of Vedanta, however all of them expound on the basic teaching of the ultimate reality (brahman) and liberation (moksha) of the individual soul (atman).

The concept of Leisure time in local and regional sources

History Books

Significance in India history and geography:

From: Triveni Journal

(1) The period when an individual is free from work and can express their true self and engage in preferred activities.[4]

The concept of Leisure time in scientific sources

Science Books

Significance in Health Sciences:
Health Sciences Books

From: South African Family Practice

(1) The time spent on activities that are not related to work or school, which can be positively used to prevent substance abuse.[5] (2) A large international survey found that the prevalence of inactivity in this time at university and college varied across different regions, with a high percentage in developing countries.[6]

From: Journal of Public Health in Africa

(1) This is the time spent not working or in other obligatory activities, and the association between physical activity during this time and leukocyte telomere length was studied.[7]

From: Journal of Metabolic Health

(1) This subscale covers activities that cannot be pursued due to diabetes, such as travel or hobbies, as described in the provided text.[8]

From: South African Journal of Physiotherapy

(1) This is the time spent on activities outside of work and household chores, and the study explored exercise habits during leisure time.[9]

From: African Journal of Primary Health Care and Family Medicine

(1) This is the time spent relaxing or pursuing hobbies, and the study assessed how much time patients spent in sedentary activities during this time.[10]

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