Definition of sutra
1 : a precept summarizing Vedic teaching; also : a collection of these precepts
2 : one of the discourses of the Buddha that constitute the basic text of Buddhist scripture
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The duo shifts from one circus-sutra position to the next in a show of statuesque strength, as looky-loos and their little-loos drink cocktails and sodas and gobble popcorn and candy.
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The Hindu Hare Krishna chant, Tibetan monk chants, Buddhist sutras, prayers of Shamans from New Guinea or Mali, even American TV preachers are also available on the touch-screen display.
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The Hindu Hare Krishna chant, Tibetan monk chants, Buddhist sutras, prayers of Shamans from New Guinea or Mali, even American TV preachers are also available on the touch-screen display.
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The Hindu Hare Krishna chant, Tibetan monk chants, Buddhist sutras, prayers of Shamans from New Guinea or Mali, even American TV preachers are also available on the touch-screen display.
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Origin and Etymology of sutra
Sanskrit sūtra precept, literally, thread; akin to Latin suere to sew — more at sew
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