1 Doubt, uncertainty, indecision, hesitation; tatsiṣeve niyo- gena sa vikalpaparāṅmukhaḥ R. 17. 49.

2 Suspicion; Mu. 1.

3 Contrivance, art; māyāvikalparacitaiḥ R. 13. 75.

4 Option, alternative (in gram.).

5 Sort, variety.

6 An error, a mis- take, ignorance.

7 Distinction. Comp. upahāraḥ an optional of- fering. jālaṃ a net-like indecision, a dilemma.