Veerya (वीर्यम् वीर्य्यम्) refers to the energy or potency of a substance. In general it refers to energy, virility, strength, power or vigour. In the context of human beings veerya also refers to the Shukra (semen) which is believed to be responsible for regeneration and reproduction. As per Dravyagunashastram (Pharmacology and materia medica of Ayurveda) Veerya is that property of substance which enables it to perform various actions inside or on contact with human body. At some places veerya is considered to be the thermal energy of a substance. | Veerya (वीर्यम् वीर्य्यम्) refers to the energy or potency of a substance. In general it refers to energy, virility, strength, power or vigour. In the context of human beings veerya also refers to the Shukra (semen) which is believed to be responsible for regeneration and reproduction. As per Dravyagunashastram (Pharmacology and materia medica of Ayurveda) Veerya is that property of substance which enables it to perform various actions inside or on contact with human body. At some places veerya is considered to be the thermal energy of a substance. |