Sutra

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈsuːtrÉ™/

Alternative forms

• Sutra, sÅ«tra, SÅ«tra

Origin

From Sanskrit सूत्र (sū́tra, "thread, yarn, string; rule").

Full definition of sutra

Noun

1. A rule or thesis in Sanskrit grammar or Hindu law or philosophy.
2. (Buddhism, Hinduism) A scriptural narrative, especially a discourse of the Buddha.

Related terms

• Kamasutra

Anagrams

• Surat