General "light"
* आलोक (āloka): This is a common and general term for light.
* ज्योति (jyotī): Similar to āloka, this is a general term for light and also refers to radiance or brilliance.
* प्रकाश (prakāśa): Often used to mean "illumination," but can also be used for light in general.
Specific types of light
* सूर्य (sūrya): Refers specifically to sunlight.
* दीप (dīpa): This is a lamp or a light source.
* ज्योतिष् (jyotīṣ): This term refers to "celestial light" or "astronomy."
Metaphorical uses of "light"
* ज्ञान (jñāna): Knowledge or wisdom, seen as a light that illuminates the mind.
* सत्य (satya): Truth, seen as a light that dispels darkness or ignorance.
The choice of word depends on the specific context and the nuance you wish to convey. For example, if you are talking about the light of a lamp, you would use दीप (dīpa), while if you are talking about the light of knowledge, you would use ज्ञान (jñāna).