[Skt.] n. A contrivance, expedient, means, method, agency. veravu. upayamu kalpincu to contrive. caturupayamulu or upayacatustayamu, the four devices, i.e.,samamu using gentle or pacific means, danamu giving presents or bribing, bhedamu sowing dissensions among the enemy or dividing his force or strength, dandamu punishment. upayamuga upayamu-ga. adv. Cleverly, artfully. upayasali upaya-sali. n. A clever man, a man of tact, a man of many devices.