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.

the act of weaving.

a hand-operated or power-driven apparatus for weaving fabrics, containing harnesses, lay, reed, shuttles, treadles, etc.; a weaving loom.

a cover; a veil.

the established or traditional manner in which a religious rite is to be performed, a celebration to be conducted, etc.

a philosophical, religious principle, doctrine or belief held as a truth.

the mystical path, practice etc. of worshipping Śakti, the Goddess of Cosmic Power.

something taught as the principles or creed of a religion; a doctrine; a precept; a dogma.

the art of producing illusions as entertainment by the use of sleight of hand, deceptive devices, etc.; legerdemain; conjuring; magic.

a substance for curing or healing or for relieving pain; a medicinal substance; a medicine.

a scheme or programme for accomplishing or arranging something; a plan.

a secret, usu. evil, project or scheme; a conspiracy; a plot.

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.

any of the main divisions of a book; a chapter.

a body of assistants, followers or servants attending a king; a royal retinue.

a gathering of large number of persons at a place usu. for deliberation on something.

an army of soldiers.

family descent or lineage; ancestry.

the act of decorating; decoration.

the main subject or matter.

the ultimate, philosophical truth.

a particular method of doing something, gen. involving a number of steps or operations; the process.

the condition or fact of being subject to another's control.

the act, manner, function or power of government; the system of government; governance.

ತಂತ್ರ ಮಾಡು tantra māḍu to play tricks; to use an expedient; to plan esp. to deceive another or others.

= ತಂತ್ರವೇದಿ.

a cunning, crafty man.

= ತಂತ್ರ 2.a slender cord of wire stretched on a musical instrument and bowed, plucked or struck to make a musical sound; a string.

vīṇe, the Indian lute.

a sleepy condition; the state of being half-asleep; a light sleep; drowse; doze.

weariness from bodily or mental exertion; fatigue; exhaustion.

= ತಂದರಿ.

= ತಂದರಿ.

worn-out; tired; exhausted; weary.

the tendency of disinclination to work, physical exertion; aversion to work; laziness; indolence.

absence of zeal, enthusiasm or inclination for work or physical exertion.

a light sleep; drowse; doze.

the state of being absorbed or engrossed in.

= ತಂದ್ರಿ.