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sutra

/ˈsuːtrə/noun

उच्चारण सूट्र

सूत्र

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noun
  1. 1

    [C]

    (in Sanskrit literature) a short rule or saying, or a collection of such rules on a subject such as grammar, philosophy or law

    सूत्र

    • Patanjali's Yoga Sutras are a collection of short rules on yoga.
    • Panini wrote his grammar in the form of sutras.

    Synonyms aphorism maxim precept

  2. 2

    [C]

    (in Buddhism) a holy text, especially one believed to record the teachings of the Buddha

    सुत्त, बौद्ध सूत्र (बुद्ध के उपदेशों का ग्रंथ)

    • The monks chanted a sutra every morning.
    • the Lotus Sutra

    Synonyms scripture