n. [tij-bhāve karuṇādau asun] 1 Sharpness.

2 The sharp edge (of a knife &c.).

3 The point or top of a flame.

4 Heat, glow, glare.

5 Lustre, light, brilliance, splendour; R. 4. 1; Bg. 7. 9, 10. 30.

6 Heat or light considered as the third of the five elements of creation (the other four being pṛthivī, ap, vāyu, and ākāśa).

7 The bright appearance of the human body, beauty; R. 3. 15.

8 Fire of energy; Ś....