Sutra
सूत्र
sūtra
सूत्र
sūtra
Definition
Literally 'thread.' A concise aphoristic text that distills essential teachings into brief, memorable statements. Patanjali's Yoga Sutras contain 196 sutras on yoga philosophy and practice.
Overview
| Term | Sutra |
| Devanagari | सूत्र |
| IAST Romanization | sūtra |