Definitions for sutras

sutras su·tra

Spelling: [soo-truh]
IPA: /ˈsu trə/

Sutras is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 5 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 6 points.

You can make 101 anagrams from letters in sutras (arsstu).

Definitions for sutras

noun

  1. Hinduism. a collection of aphorisms relating to some aspect of the conduct of life.
  2. Pali sutta [soo t-uh] /ˈsʊt ə/ (Show IPA). Buddhism. any of the sermons of Buddha.
  3. one of the approximately 4000 rules or aphorisms that constitute Panini's grammar of Sanskrit.

Origin of sutras

First recorded in 1795-1805, sutra is from the Sanskrit word sūtra

Examples for sutras

Having washed his hands, he spent some time in reading a Kiô (sutra), and in this manner the winter-time passed away.

The word "sutra" denotes literally "threads," and is used by Brahmanic writers for short, dry sentences, brief expositions.

A sutra was recited over the body of the insect, and it was duly buried in the temple grounds.

Again the reading of the sutra began, the intonation of the nembutsu.

Have you not heard what Buddha says in the sutra (where he bids his followers), not to despise the little child?

sutra recitation and incantation were ceaselessly performed at Court.

One called 'Jayamangla' or 'sutrabashya,' and the other 'sutra vritti.'

I will ascend that rock; read the sutra of the Lady Kwannon.

Sankara maintains that the sutra in question teaches the latter; the soul is everywhere.

In this way the great commentator seeks to reconcile teaching apparently contradictory in this sutra.

Word Value for sutras
Scrable

5

Words with friends

6

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