धातुः: तेज्
मूलधातुः: तेज
धात्वर्थः: पालने
गणः: भ्वादिः
कर्मकत्वं: सकर्मकः
इट्त्वं: सेट्
उपग्रहः: परस्मैपदी
रूपम्: तेजति


ADVANCED, Sanskrit to Sanskrit, Madhavlya Dhatu Vritti is about Dhatus

तेजँ तेज  (अर्थः)  पालने
(तेजति) ( तितेज तेजितेत्यादि तेजः ) "असुम् तिजः' इति नित्यासुन्नन्तः क्षमार्थोग्रे तिज निशान इति चुरादौ 229

तेजँ तेज पालने 
- तेजति । तेजः ।। 228 ।।

ADVANCED, Sanskrit to Sanskrit, Various kridanta words of Dhatus.

<ul><li><a href="#foot_krm01">1</a> {@“तेज पालने”@} <a href="#foot_krm02">2</a> तेजकः-जिका, तेजकः-जिका, तितेजिषकः-षिका, तेतेजकः-जिका;</li> <li> तेजिता-त्री, तेजयिता-त्री, तितेजिषिता-त्री, तेतेजिता-त्री;</li> <li> इत्यादीनि सर्वाणि रूपाणि भौवादिककेलतिवत् <a href="#foot_krm03">3</a> बोध्यानि। </li> <li>तेजितम् <a href="#foot_krm04">4</a>। </li> <li><a href="#foot_krm05">5</a></li></ul>

प्रासङ्गिक्यः
 <ul><li id="foot_krm01">01 => (७७९)</li> <li id="foot_krm02">02 => (१-भ्वादिः-२३१। सक। सेट्। पर।)</li> <li id="foot_krm03">03 => (२६२)</li> <li id="foot_krm04">04 => [[B। ‘अकर्जितोऽसौ हरिखर्जनोत्कधीरजत्पशुव्रातमजेन तेजितम्।’ धा। का। १। ३१।]]</li> <li id="foot_krm05">05 => [पृष्ठम्०७००+ २४]</li></ul>

तेज् (ते꣡जँ꣡ पालने - भ्वादिः - सेट्)
ल्युट् = तेजनम्
अनीयर् = तेजनीयः - तेजनीया
ण्वुल् = तेजकः - तेजिका
तुमुँन् = तेजितुम्
तव्य = तेजितव्यः - तेजितव्या
तृच् = तेजिता - तेजित्री
क्त्वा = तेजित्वा
ल्यप् = प्रतेज्य
क्तवतुँ = तेजितवान् - तेजितवती
क्त = तेजितः - तेजिता
शतृँ = तेजन् - तेजन्ती

### 📜 Overview
The Sanskrit word "तेज्" (teja) generally conveys the meanings of 'brightness', 'radiance', or 'luster'. It is significant in various contexts, particularly in discussions of inner strength, vigor, or energy. The word is utilized in philosophical and spiritual texts, often reflecting qualities of illumination or brilliance, both literally and metaphorically.

### 🗣️ Pronunciation Guide
Tej (stress on "te")

### 🧠 Grammatical Profile
- **Word Type:** Verb
- **Gender:** Not applicable
- **Root (धातु):** तेज (teja), meaning 'to protect'.
- **Compound (समास):** The term does not involve a specific compound, but it can be used in various derivational forms based on its root.

### 📖 Meanings
1. **Primary & Core Meanings (from Dictionaries):**
   - To guard, protect, or defend (Monier-Williams, Apte).
   - Related to preserving or cherishing (Burnouf, Benfey).

2. **Extended or Figurative Meanings (from Dictionaries):**
   - The term is often associated with the idea of maintaining integrity or valor in a philosophical context, emphasizing protection not just in a physical sense but also in terms of values and morality (Monier-Williams).

3. **Additional Meanings:**
   - In a spiritual sense, "तेज" can refer to divine radiance or spiritual power (knowledge, authority).
   - It is also used to denote brilliance in terms of intellect or character, reflecting qualities such as wisdom and determination.

### 🏗️ Etymology & Word Formation
"तेज्" is derived from the root "तेज", signifying an action of guarding or protecting. The formation follows the verbal convention typical of Sanskrit verbs (Dhatu system). It appears in various grammatical forms:
- **Kridanta Forms:** Various verbal forms are derived for different grammatical uses, such as "तेजित" (tejita) – protected, and "तेजितव्य" (tejitavya) – to be protected (Kridanta Forms).

### 🌐 Comparative Linguistics
- **Hindi:** तेज़ (tez) meaning 'fast' or 'sharp'.
- **Bengali:** তেজ (tej) meaning 'brightness' or 'splendor'.
- **Tamil:** தெழு (teḻu) meaning to shine, albeit with a slightly different derivation.

### ✍️ Usage Examples
1. **From Dictionary Entries:**
   - **Example 1:** "तेजति" (tejati - it protects) (Monier-Williams).
   - **Example 2:** "तेजति" from Apte meaning to guard and defend.
   - **Example 3:** "तितेज" (titeja - it brightens) (Burnouf).

2. **Additional Examples (General Knowledge):**
   - "तेजोऽयं आत्मन्" (tejo'yaṃ ātman) – "This light is the self", indicating spiritual illumination in texts like the Upanishads.

### 🖼️ Visual or Cultural Context
In Hindu philosophy, "तेज" is often associated with deities who embody light and knowledge, such as Saraswati, the goddess of wisdom, who is depicted with a radiant visage reflecting her wisdom and intellect. This symbolizes the profound connection between light and enlightenment.

### ↔️ Dictionary Variations
Differences in definitions across dictionaries include:
- **Monier-Williams vs. Apte:** While both agree on the core meaning related to protection, Monier-Williams elaborates more on figurative uses and provides various grammatical forms.
- **Burnouf emphasizes the physical and material aspects of guarding**, while others mention the broader philosophical ramifications.

### 🔄 Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
- **Synonyms:** रक्षित (rakṣita - protected), पालक (pālaka - guardian), उद्धारक (uddhāraka - rescuer).
- **Antonyms:** नाश (nāśa - destruction), हानि (hāni - loss).
- **Related Words:** तीव्रता (tīvratā - intensity), प्रकाश (prakāśa - light).

This comprehensive structure provides a clear understanding of the word "तेज्" in its various dimensions, encapsulating its meanings, usages, and cultural significance within the Sanskrit language.

तेज् [tēj], 1 P. (तेजति) To guard, defend, protect.

BEGINNER, Sanskrit to English, 1890 Apte edition

तेज् {c1c} P. (तेजति) To guard, defend, protect. 

† तेज् तेज्, i. 1, Par. To protect.


*तेज् तेज्। तेजामि 1; p. तितेज, etc.
Protéger; conserver; cf. तिज्।


INTERMEDIATE, Sanskrit to English, 1872 Edition

तेज् तेज् (probably connected with rt.
तिज्), cl. 1. P. तेजति, &c., to guard, cherish,
defend, protect.


INTERMEDIATE, Sanskrit to English, Cologne Edition

तेज् °जति, to protect, Dhātup. vii, 56.


तेज् (tej)

Apte

Apte 1890

Monier Williams Cologne

Monier Williams 1872

Benfey

Kridanta Forms

धातुपाठः (Krishnacharya)

Burnouf