Meaning of "sutra" in the English dictionary

ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD SUTRA

From Sanskrit: list of rules.

Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.

PRONUNCIATION OF SUTRA

sutra  [ˈsuːtrə]

GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SUTRA

Sutra is a noun.

A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SUTRA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Sutra

A sutra is an aphorism or a collection of aphorisms in the form of a manual or, more broadly, a text in Hinduism or Buddhism. Literally it means a thread or line that holds things together and is derived from the verbal root siv-, meaning to sew. The word "sutra" was very likely meant to apply quite literally to these texts, as they were written down in books of palm leaves sewn together with thread. This distinguishes them from the older sacred Vedas, which until recently were only memorised, never committed to paper. In ancient Indian literature, sutra denotes a distinct type of literary composition, based on short aphoristic statements, generally using various technical terms. This literary form was designed for concision, as the texts were intended to be memorized by students in some of the formal methods of scriptural and scientific study. Since each line is highly condensed, another literary form arose in which commentaries on the sutras were added, to clarify and explain them.

Definition of sutra in the English dictionary

The first definition of sutra in the dictionary is Sanskrit sayings or collections of sayings on Vedic doctrine dating from about 200 ad onwards. Other definition of sutra is of or relating to the last of the Vedic literary periods, from about 500 to 100 bc. Sutra is also of or relating to the sutras or compilations of sutras of about 200 ad onwards.

TRANSLATION OF SUTRA

Find out the translation of sutra to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of sutra from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «sutra» in English.

• Translator English - Chinese: 经
• Translator English - Spanish: sutra
• English: sutra
• Translator English - Hindi: सूत्र
• Translator English - Arabic: سوترا
• Translator English - Russian: сутра
• Translator English - Portuguese: sutra
• Translator English - Bengali: Sutra
• Translator English - French: sutra
• Translator English - Malay: Sutra
• Translator English - German: Sutra
• Translator English - Japanese: 経典
• Translator English - Korean: 경전
• Translator English - Javanese: Sutra
• Translator English - Vietnamese: kinh
• Translator English - Tamil: சூத்ரா
• Translator English - Marathi: सूत्र
• Translator English - Turkish: vecize
• Translator English - Italian: sutra
• Translator English - Polish: Sutra
• Translator English - Ukrainian: сутра
• Translator English - Romanian: sutra
• Translator English - Greek: σούτρα
• Translator English - Afrikaans: sutra
• Translator English - Swedish: sutra
• Translator English - Norwegian: sutra

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SUTRA»

Discover the use of sutra in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to sutra and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.

Cuddle Sutra: An Unabashed Celebration of the Ultimate Intimacy

Cuddling is more intimate than a candlelit dinner, more than a joint tax return and yes, even more than sex. With the simple act of an embrace, two people can be joined together in such an intense bond that words no longer serve a purpose.

Rob Grader, 2007

Kama Sutra for 21st Century Lovers

Anne Hooper is the world’s bestselling author of illustrated sex manuals with sales of over 6 million books. A trained sexual and marital therapist and psychotherapist, Anne is the author of over 25 titles.

Anne Hooper, 2007

Kama Sutra Step by Step

For centuries, the Kama Sutra has been the benchmark for sexual advice and position guides. Now a new edition allows couples to explore its teachings to the full, with bold, step-by-step photography.

‎2009

Kama Sutra Expert

For centuries, the Kama Sutra has been the ultimate model for sexual advice and position guides. Now a new version shows couples exactly how to achieve the sensational pleasures promised by the ancient text.

‎2011

The Platform Sutra of the Sixth Patriarch: The Text of the ...

A definitive English translation of the Platform Sutra. Includes a detailed historical introduction on the history and legends of Ch'an Buddhism, and discussions and analysis of the Platform Sutra.

Philip Boas Yampolsky, 1967

The Complete Illustrated Kama Sutra

A fully illustrated Kama Sutra from the extraordinary and rare art collection of Lance Dane • The first complete translation to illustrate all 64 sexual postures described in the Kama Sutra • Includes 269 rare images • Composed by one ...

Lance Dane, 2003

The Platform Sutra: The Zen Teaching of Hui-Neng

Red Pine offers a sensitive, straightforward and solid translation of this vital Buddhist text. His remarkable insight and commentary provide a guiding hand for seekers and students alike.

‎2008

Kama Sutra: Including the Seven Spiritual Laws of Love

Two thousand years after the Kama Sutra was written, Chopra reveals how this surprisingly modern book can be read as an inspirational spiritual text that can help to elevate the erotic experience to new levels of spiritual ecstasy.

Deepak Chopra, 2006

Shaping the Lotus Sutra: Buddhist Visual Culture in Medieval ...

Yet the cosmos revealed in these tableaux is strikingly different from that found in the text of the sutra. Shaping the Lotus Sutra explores this visual world.

Eugene Yuejin Wang, 2005

A River Sutra

"Conveys a world that is spiritual, foreign, and entirely accessible."--Vanity Fair. Reading tour. From the Trade Paperback edition.

Gita Mehta, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SUTRA»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term sutra is used in the context of the following news items.

Kuma Sutra Screw-Up Nails Qatar Editor

Qatari newspaper editor Jaber Al Harmi resigned from his post today after this image of a henna tattoo showing intricate drawings of a couple engaged in a ... «Global Voices Online, Jun 15»

'Panda Sutra' Shows You How To Do It Like A Panda

To commemorate their dogged persistence in preserving their adorable species, we created the Panda Sutra. The panda at the heart of the epic sex romps is a ... «Huffington Post, Apr 15»

Missing OC Woman's Car Found, Family Hopes She's Alive

She said she found out her sister was at Sutra when she received a "Snapchat" update from her. The missing woman "befriended" another couple at the club ... «NBC Southern California, Mar 15»

Erica Melissa Alonso Was Target of Restraining Order in the Weeks …

Two telling developments: Alonso's brother identified her sister's date at Sutra Lounge as her "ex-boyfriend" when speaking with the TV news reporter, and after ... «OC Weekly, Feb 15»

This Woman Knit the Entire Kama Sutra

U.K. knitter Geraldine Warner (pen name Trixie Von Purl) spent five months creating a knitted version of the Kama Sutra and it is ... a thing. Warner says if you're ... «Cosmopolitan.com, Feb 15»

Finally, You Can 'Knit Your Own Kama Sutra' (NSFW YARN SEX)

You've heard of pearl necklaces, but wait until you see the purl necklace! It's called "Knit Your Own Kama Sutra," and features twelve sex positions straight from ... «Huffington Post, Jan 15»

The New Yorker Mocks Duggar Family With Satirical 'Kama Sutra' of …

The New Yorker Mocks Duggar Family With Satirical 'Kama Sutra' of Sex Positions ... screenwriter Paul Rudnick's satire titled “The Duggar Family Kama Sutra.”. «NewsBusters, Dec 14»

'Kama Sutra Connect-The-Dots' Is The Most Adult Connect-The-Dots …

In her new book, Kama Sutra Connect-The-Dots, Eland Sparklers takes the classic eroticism of the Kama Sutra's sexual illustrations and converts the most ... «Huffington Post, Oct 14»

Twisted perceptions: Kama Sutra 'not a dirty little book' after all

Indian dancer Lakshmi Vishwanathan performs during the exhibition 'The Kama-Sutra: Spirituality and Erotism in Indian Art' in Paris October 1, 2014. «The Malay Mail Online, Oct 14»

Deacon Allegedly Kissed Girl, 14; Gave Her Kama Sutra Book

CHICAGO (STMW) — A 66-year-old man Cook County prosecutors described as a “member of the clergy” allegedly gave a minor a copy of the Kama Sutra and ... «CBS Local, Jul 14»