Sutra
noun
A rule or instruction in Hinduism or Buddhism.
The ancient sutras provide us deep understanding about the principles of yoga.
Often appears as...
- bodhisattva sutra
- heart sutra
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Academic
noun
A text from Hindu, Buddhist, or Jain scripture, written especially for guide about how to live a good life.
The Diamond Sutra is one of the most famous sutras from the Buddhist tradition.
Often appears as...
- read sutra
- study sutra
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Academic
noun
A thread or line that holds things together.
The sutra of her story is the journey to find her self-identity.
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Formal
Literary
noun
A rule or instruction in Hinduism or Buddhism.
The ancient sutras provide us deep understanding about the principles of yoga.
Often appears as...
- bodhisattva sutra
- heart sutra
Usage tips
Academic
noun
A text from Hindu, Buddhist, or Jain scripture, written especially for guide about how to live a good life.
The Diamond Sutra is one of the most famous sutras from the Buddhist tradition.
Often appears as...
- read sutra
- study sutra
Usage tips
Academic
noun
A thread or line that holds things together.
The sutra of her story is the journey to find her self-identity.
Usage tips
Formal
Literary
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/2Religious Context
Sutras are revered in religious circles and often recited or studied deeply.
She recited a sutra every morning to start her day with spiritual reflection.
Pro Tip 2/2Cultural Importance
Understanding sutras can give insight into the values and philosophy of Eastern cultures.
The Bhagavad Gita, a Hindu sutra, discusses duty and righteousness.
Pro Tip 1/2Religious Context
Sutras are revered in religious circles and often recited or studied deeply.
She recited a sutra every morning to start her day with spiritual reflection.
Pro Tip 2/2Cultural Importance
Understanding sutras can give insight into the values and philosophy of Eastern cultures.
The Bhagavad Gita, a Hindu sutra, discusses duty and righteousness.
Pro Tip 1/2Religious Context
Sutras are revered in religious circles and often recited or studied deeply.
She recited a sutra every morning to start her day with spiritual reflection.
Pro Tip 2/2Cultural Importance
Understanding sutras can give insight into the values and philosophy of Eastern cultures.
The Bhagavad Gita, a Hindu sutra, discusses duty and righteousness.
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The magic of Vedic math...
OK, so we're going to apply the vertically and crosswise sutra. So we're going to do like vertically, and then we're going to go crosswise, and then we're going to do vertical again. So, 2 times 1 gives us
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The magic of Vedic math...
OK, so we're going to apply the vertically and crosswise sutra. So we're going to do like vertically, and then we're going to go crosswise, and then we're going to do vertical again. So, 2 times 1 gives us
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