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a fine cord of flax, cotton or other fibrous material spun out to considerable length, esp. when composed of two or more filaments twisted together; a thread.
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the act of weaving.
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a hand-operated or power-driven apparatus for weaving fabrics, containing harnesses, lay, reed, shuttles, treadles, etc.; a weaving loom.
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a cover; a veil.
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the established or traditional manner in which a religious rite is to be performed, a celebration to be conducted, etc.
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a philosophical, religious principle, doctrine or belief held as a truth.
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the mystical path, practice etc. of worshipping Śakti, the Goddess of Cosmic Power.
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something taught as the principles or creed of a religion; a doctrine; a precept; a dogma.
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the art of producing illusions as entertainment by the use of sleight of hand, deceptive devices, etc.; legerdemain; conjuring; magic.
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a substance for curing or healing or for relieving pain; a medicinal substance; a medicine.
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a scheme or programme for accomplishing or arranging something; a plan.
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a secret, usu. evil, project or scheme; a conspiracy; a plot.
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something that is avowedly declared dedicating oneself to an act, service, etc. or firmly deciding to perform or abstain from performing etc.; a solemn vow.
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any of the main divisions of a book; a chapter.
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a body of assistants, followers or servants attending a king; a royal retinue.
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a gathering of large number of persons at a place usu. for deliberation on something.
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an army of soldiers.
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family descent or lineage; ancestry.
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the act of decorating; decoration.
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the main subject or matter.
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the ultimate, philosophical truth.
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a particular method of doing something, gen. involving a number of steps or operations; the process.
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the condition or fact of being subject to another's control.
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the act, manner, function or power of government; the system of government; governance.
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ತಂತ್ರ ಮಾಡು tantra māḍu to play tricks; to use an expedient; to plan esp. to deceive another or others.