Here is the requested information about "sutra":
1. Parts of Speech: Noun
2. Definitions:
- A sacred text in Hinduism, typically containing a discourse from a teacher or guru.
- A Buddhist scripture, typically containing a discourse from Buddha or one of his disciples.
3. Pronunciations:
- US: /ˈsuːtrə/
- UK: /ˈsuːtrə/
4. Origin and Usage:
- The word "sutra" comes from Sanskrit, meaning "string" or "thread". It is a type of religious text in Hinduism and Buddhism that contains teachings or aphorisms from a spiritual teacher or guru.
- Sutras were traditionally written on palm leaves or in other forms of ancient manuscript and were used as a means of transmitting spiritual knowledge and practices across generations.
- Today, sutras continue to be studied and revered by practitioners of Hinduism and Buddhism around the world.
5. Synonyms:
- Scripture, sacred text, aphorism, maxim, teaching
6. Related Words:
- Mantra, yoga, karma, vedas, bhakti
7. Example Sentences:
- "The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali is a well-known text in the practice of yoga."
- "The Heart Sutra is a Buddhist scripture that teaches the concept of emptiness."
- "The sutras are considered to be sacred texts in both Hinduism and Buddhism."