Vīrya (Hinduism)
Vīrya (Sanskrit वीर्य) 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).