viriya
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Etymology
Noun
viriya n
- (Buddhism) Energy, enthusiasm; one of the Ten Perfections.
Declension
Declension table of "viriya" (neuter)
| Case \ Number | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative (first) | viriyaṃ | viriyāni |
| Accusative (second) | viriyaṃ | viriyāni |
| Instrumental (third) | viriyena | viriyehi or viriyebhi |
| Dative (fourth) | viriyassa or viriyāya or viriyatthaṃ | viriyānaṃ |
| Ablative (fifth) | viriyasmā or viriyamhā or viriyā | viriyehi or viriyebhi |
| Genitive (sixth) | viriyassa | viriyānaṃ |
| Locative (seventh) | viriyasmiṃ or viriyamhi or viriye | viriyesu |
| Vocative (calling) | viriya | viriyāni |
References
- Pali Text Society (1921–1925) “viriya”, in Pali-English Dictionary, London: Chipstead