History of Technology in India, Vol. I: From Antiquity to c. 1200 A.D. v1.c22.s1.21

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9. Vyāyāma Śakti: The patient should be examined with reference to his capacity for exercise in the fixed exercise endurance. Strength of individuals is classified into three categories depending upon the ability to perform works/exercise, viz. (1) Pravara, (2) Madhyama, (3) Avara.