तन्त्र

Definitions

• a loom.
• the warp.
• the leading or principal or essential part, main point, characteristic feature, model, type, system, framework.
• doctrine, rule, theory, scientific work, chapter of such a work.
• a class of works teaching magical and mystical formularies (mostly in the form of dialogues between Shiva and Durga and said to treat of 5 subjects, 1. the creation, 2. the destruction of the world, 3. the worship of the gods, 4. the attainment of all objects, especially of 6 superhuman faculties, 5. the 4 modes of union with the supreme spirit by meditation.
• a spell.
• oath or ordeal.
• N. of a सामन् (also called ‘ that of विरूप ’).
• an army.
• a row, number, series, troop.
• a means which leads to two or more results, contrivance.
• a drug (esp. one of specific faculties).
• wealth.
• a house.
• happiness.