tejasvinam

 The name "tejasvinam" is written in Devanagari 

as तेजस्विनम्

“Tejasvinam” is a Sanskrit term meaning "of the mighty" 

or "of the splendid," signifying radiance, brilliance, or 

power, especially used to describe divine qualities 

or exceptional excellence.

Linguistic Meaning

In Sanskrit, tejasvinam is derived from “tejas”, which means splendor, 

radiance, or energy, and “-vinam”, a suffix meaning "possessing" 

or "belonging to." Put together, it conveys “of the mighty” 

or “of the splendid”

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 . It denotes inherent brilliance 

or exceptional strength in a person, deity, or object.

Spiritual and Philosophical Context

The term tejasvinam appears in Bhagavad Gita 10.36, where 

Krishna describes his divine manifestations to Arjuna. The verse states:

"I am the gambling of cheats and the splendor of the splendid...

" Here, “tejas tejasvinam” is translated as "the splendor of the splendid", 

emphasizing that Krishna embodies the ultimate radiance or excellence 

present in all things that shine or excel 

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The verse illustrates that divine qualities, such as brilliance, victory, 

determination, and virtue, manifest through the material world and

human experience, and everything excellent eventually reflects the 

divine essence 

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Devotional Usage

In devotional practice, tejasvinam is used as a descriptor in bhajans 

and hymns, such as in the DJJS Ram Bhajan “Tejasvinam Raghavam” 

for Ram Navami. In this context, it highlights the radiance, divine 

strength, and glory of Lord Ram, expressing reverence and admiration 

for his virtues and power 

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. Bhajans employing this

term often aim to inspire spiritual devotion, meditation on divine 

excellence, and celebration of the deity’s splendour.

Summary

• Literal meaning: “of the splendid” or “of the mighty”
• Scriptural significance: Represents divine brilliance and excellence
• in the Bhagavad Gita, highlighting Krishna’s manifestation in
• all forms of excellence 

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• Devotional use: Applied in hymns and bhajans to praise the
• divine qualities of deities, particularly Lord Ram 

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• Spiritual implication: Encourages recognizing excellence, radiance,
• and virtue as expressions of the divine present both within the 
• self and the world.
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Thus, tejasvinam bridges linguistic beauty, philosophical insight, 

and devotional expression, symbolizing the radiant qualities of 

divinity observable in both scripture and worship.