Sutra
Translation of "sutra" into Russian
Definitions
sutra
NounUK
/ˈsuːtrə/
US
/ˈsutrə/
A rule or aphorism in Sanskrit literature, or a set of these on a technical subject.
The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali are a collection of aphorisms on the practice and philosophy of yoga.
A canonical scripture in Buddhism, Hinduism, or Jainism, especially a discourse attributed to the Buddha.
Scholars frequently cite the Heart Sutra as a concise exposition of Mahayana Buddhist philosophy.