to begin; to start; to take up (an engagement, work, charge, etc.).

to sit idly.

to attack; to make inroads; to capture.

of or relating to the human body; bodily; physical; corporal.

the whole physical structure and substance of a human being; the body.

physical exertion; a work; something on which exertion or labour is expended.

that which is earned by one's physical exertion or labour.

(vīr.) any work performed with absolute dedication.

(fig.) a bad work; a work done with bad intention.

ಕಾಯಕವೇ ಕೈಲಾಸ kāyakavē kailāsa work is worship.

a male singer, vocalist.

the bird Vanellus vanellus with broad, rounded wings; a lapwing.

the act or an instance of singing.

the act or an instance of cheating.

a ridiculing; derision; a looking down.

a cheat; a deceiver.

one who derides another.

the act or an instance of cheating.

a ridiculing; derision; a looking down.

a cheat; a deceiver.

one who derides another.

a person or thing that is derided.

(dial.) to become bitter.

(dial.) (fig.) to become disagreeable; (personal relation) to become hostile, antogonistic.

= ಕಯಿ2.

of, relating to or performed with the body; performed with the body.

one who sells, nuts, berries, fruits, etc.