[Skt.] n. A device, contrivance. upayamu. A theory, system siddhantamu, Scheme, plan, invention. An art. A trick, intrigue, plot. kutra. rajyatantramu a system of government, polity, the officer of state. dustantru a wicket device. isvaratantramu the interposition of Providence; the finger of God. The pancatantramu or “Five modes,” whereby men secure success: the name of a celebrated book. tantragrandhamulu tantra-grandhamulu. n. Apocryphal books teaching a secret code of worship, prescribing the adoration of demons and women with magical rites, with the use of flesh and wine, and extraordinary lewdness. tantrajnudu tantra-gnyudu. n. A conspirator, an accomplice. tantravadi tantra-vadi. n. A clever, ingenious man.