Tejas in Hindi: Today Tejas is in the news in the country for two completely different reasons. On one hand, people are searching for the spiritual meaning of the name ‘Tejas’ in Sanskrit and scriptures, and on the other hand, the world’s attention is on India’s Tejas Fighter Jet, which crashed at the Dubai Air Show. On one hand, a name which is a symbol of light and vigor in the scriptures, and on the other hand, the fighter aircraft which is a symbol of India’s technical capability and self-reliance. Today both are in the headlines, but for two completely different reasons.

Religious meaning of the name ‘Tejas’

The word ‘Tejas’ in Sanskrit is representative of light, energy, vigor and divinity. In the Vedas, this word is used for the power of Agni, Surya and Indra, that is, the light that removes troubles, instills courage and gives direction to life. Upanishads consider it to be the self-light within man. The power that makes a person bright, intelligent and courageous.

What is Tejas in Veda-Upanishad and Geeta?

Vedas say. Brightness is the origin of divinity. Upanishads call it the light of life, mind and soul. Krishna says in Geeta Tejah Kshama Dhritih Shoucham… Here Tejas is the divine quality. That vigor which makes a person characterful and courageous. From religious point of view, this name is considered spiritual, bright and extremely auspicious.

Traditional meaning of people with name Tejas

According to religious belief, people with this name are considered to have sharp intelligence, attractive personality, leadership ability, courage, and spiritual inclination. Among the planets, this name has the special blessings of Sun and Mars. On the other hand, the horrific accident of Indian Tejas Fighter Jet in Dubai Air Show. After which people have started searching for the meaning of this name.

According to the information, this is India’s indigenous fighter aircraft, which fell victim to an accident while performing a high-level aerobatic stunt during the Dubai Air Show 2025. This incident is even bigger because Tejas is the main symbol of India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat defense technology. This aircraft representing India on the international stage is in the news due to a major accident.

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An eyewitness has given an eyewitness account of the incident of LCA Tejas aircraft crash on Friday (November 21, 2025) at the Dubai Airshow. Tejas aircraft was flying in Dubai Airshow for four days and today was its last day. When this accident happened, a large number of people were present there to watch the airshow. Eyewitnesses said that the pilot tried to direct the aircraft towards the spectators and he turned the aircraft in the other direction to save the spectators.

Many Indian expatriates were also present in the airshow. Shajuddin Jabbar, an Indian spectator, told that as the aircraft was about to go down, the pilot turned it to the other side. He said that he was more saddened to know that the pilot was an Indian.

Shajuddin Jabbar said, ‘The show was going very well until this accident happened. This accident has shocked and saddened all of us. The way the aircraft turned the other way before falling down, I am sure the pilot was trying to save the spectators. It is very unfortunate that the pilot could not save himself. We are very sad that someone died like this in front of our eyes and even more sad when it was revealed that he was an Indian pilot.

Shajuddin Jabbar had come to watch the airshow with his wife Shiney and daughter Ashley. In the videos that have surfaced of Tejas aircraft, it can be seen that the aircraft is coming flying in the air from a distance, but suddenly it turns in the air and then comes down very fast and turns into a ball of fire.

When the aircraft turned and went rapidly downwards, in those few seconds it can be seen that its wings were parallel and the pilot was repeatedly trying to handle the situation, but the speed of the aircraft was so high and everything happened so quickly that the situation could not be controlled. However, for once it seemed that the pilot had the situation under control. When the plane came down, just before it crashed, it again tried to fly upwards, but its speed was too high and altitude was too low, due to which it crashed.

The accident of Tejas fighter plane that happened at Dubai Air Show on Friday shocked the entire country. In the presence of thousands of spectators, the indigenous Tejas was performing thrilling stunts in the sky, when suddenly while taking a turn, the aircraft started falling downwards. Within a few seconds, it hit the ground at high speed and there was a huge explosion. High flames were seen rising.

The incident occurred at 2:10 pm local time. People present at the air show were making videos on their mobile phones when this accident happened in front of their eyes. Emergency teams arrived immediately, but it was too late. Indian Air Force also confirmed the crash of Tejas and said that the accident will be investigated and the entire situation will be clarified. After this accident, the Dubai Air Show was stopped for some time.

Indian Air Force pilots reach this position after going through rigorous selection, rigorous training and rigorous medical tests. To fly an advanced fighter aircraft like Tejas, a pilot needs excellent skills, the ability to take quick decisions and extremely strong mental balance.

Salary of Indian Air Force pilot?

Becoming a pilot in the Indian Air Force means a good salary, excellent facilities and a life full of respect. The starting basic pay of a pilot starts from Rs 56,100 and goes up to Rs 1.77 lakh with increasing experience. Apart from this, pilots also get flying allowance, military service pay, technical pay and other allowances. Apart from this, many other facilities are also provided to the pilot.

How to become a pilot in Air Force?

There are many paths to become a pilot in the Indian Air Force. In which NDA, CDS, AFCAT and NCC special entry. There are different age limits and rules for each entry.

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MiG-21, the oldest and brave warrior of the Indian Air Force, is formally retiring next month. This fighter aircraft, which protected the sky for about six decades, was once called the “backbone of the Air Force”. MiG-21 waved India’s victory in many important campaigns from the 1971 war. But increasing technical challenges and accidents have put a complete stop on its journey. Now this aircraft will always be remembered by becoming a glorious chapter of Indian defense history. On Monday (August 25, 2025), the MiG-21 fighter jets took their final flight at the air base at Naal in Bikaner. These aircraft will be given a final farewell in the formal retirement ceremony held in Chandigarh on 26 September.

Air Force chief filled the final flight of MiG
Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh flew from Nal to MiG-21 on August 18-19 on the symbolic farewell of MiG-21. It was a passionate moment for several generations of trained pilots on a fighter aircraft of the Russian origin serving the Air Force for 62 years. Air Chief Marshal Singh said after his flight- ‘MiG-21 has been the most powerful fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force since its inception in the 1960s and we are still using it. It is one of the highest, large -scale supersonic fighter aircraft in history, with more than 11,000 aircraft used in more than 60 countries.

VIDEO | Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh Takes A Sortie in Mig-21 Aircraft in Bikaner. The IAF is all set to bid adeiu mig-21 aircraft from operation roles on September 26.#Indianairforce #mig21 pic.twitter.com/7t9nqcszk7

– Press Trust of India (@Pti_News) August 25, 2025

MiG-21 starts in India
In 1963, India won the first batch of MiG-21 aircraft. A total of 13 aircraft were brought during this period. At that time, the Air Force was looking for a high-altitude interceptor that could compete with aircraft like American U-2 spy plane. This was the reason that India bought MiG-21. MiG-21 was not limited to interceptors only. Over time its role reached ground attack, fighter reconnaissance mission, air defense and even new pilots training. However, training was not part of its original design. Initially, permission to fly MiG-21 was given only to the most experienced pilots of the Indian Air Force. The reason for this was its challenging flight capabilities. The small size of the aircraft, limited cockpit visibility and landing speed of more than 300 kilometers per hour made it extremely difficult for new pilots.

MiG-21 made historical contribution in many wars
The contribution of MiG-21 in many wars was historic. The aircraft participated in the 1965 war and played an important role in the 1971 battle on the attack on the Governor’s residence in Dhaka, especially on 14 December. The Governor resigned the next day and on 16 December, Pakistan surrendered and 93,000 of its soldiers laid down their arms. Subsequently, in 1999, under the Operation White Sea, the aircraft also showed enlightenment when MiG-21 killed a Pakistani Atlantic aircraft infiltrating Indian territory. In the 2010s, MiG-21 showed its strength when India launched accurate airstrikes on terrorist bases in Pakistan after the 2019 Pulwama terror attack. At the same time, this aircraft remained active in the 2020s and played an important role in Ladakh patrolling the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China.

Air Force’s backbone remained for decades
Despite the difficulties, the MiG-21 remained the favorite aircraft of the Indian Air Force. Not only this, it remained the backbone of the Air Force until Russia-made Sukhoi SU-30MKI was included in the fleet in the mid-2000s. During the years MiG-21 was continuously upgraded to modern weapons and avionics. This made it much more than “just one fighter jet”. MiG-21 was not just a fighter jet, but it also became a symbol of strong military relations in India-Russia. This relationship also persists for decades like MiG-21 and is equally strong today.

Price of MiG-21
What was the exact price of MiG-21 in the 1960s is not clear, but this aircraft was considered very cheap due to mass production. Its cost was much lower than the western fighter jets like F-4 phantom of that time. During this period, the Israeli intelligence agency gave an Iraqi pilot 3 million dollars in lieu of its MiG-21. It is clear that at that time it was important to achieve this aircraft for testing.