बस आराम चाहिए

This phrase is incredibly flexible. You do not need to conjugate it for gender. Whether you are a man or a woman, it stays the same. You can drop it at the end of a long sentence. Or, you can use it as a standalone sigh. If someone asks, "What do you want for dinner?" and you are too tired to eat, say this. It shifts the focus from doing to being.

Use it after a grueling 10-hour shift at the office. Use it after walking through a crowded market in Delhi. It is perfect for texting friends after a long gym session. If you are traveling and your feet ache, tell your guide this. It is a very human expression that everyone understands. It often follows a long list of complaints.

Do not use this in a high-stakes job interview. It might make you look lazy or unmotivated. Avoid using it when someone is offering you a big promotion. Also, do not say it if someone is in an emergency. It is a personal expression of fatigue, not a professional status update. Keep it away from very formal ceremonies like weddings.

In India, the concept of aaraam is almost sacred. Life in Indian cities can be loud, fast, and chaotic. Finding a moment of aaraam is a shared struggle. There is even a famous concept called 'Aaraam se' (slowly/carefully). This phrase taps into that collective desire for peace. It is the antithesis of the modern 'hustle culture'.

If you are extra tired, add बहुत (bahut) for 'very'. You would say बस अब बहुत आराम चाहिए. If you want to sound more casual, just say थोड़ा आराम चाहिए (need a little rest). Some people say सुकून चाहिए (need peace) for a deeper, more spiritual rest. But for everyday physical tiredness, बस आराम चाहिए is the gold standard.