Lexicon

of Rig Veda

tapas, Light and Power of Consciousness

Inherent qualities of Consciousness, manifestating through heat and light of its activity.

See also:

•  bright force (śavas)

•  illumination (of the Truth) (dyumna)

•  lightning (vidyut)

Synonyms and words close in meaning:

•  ātapa, burning

•  tejas, burning force