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Sutras

Sutra \Su"tra\, n.; pl. Sutras. [Skr. s?tra a thread, a string of rules; an aphorism; fr. siv to sew.]

    1. A precept; an aphorism; a brief rule.

    2. A collection of such aphorisms.

  1. pl. A body of Hindoo literature containing aphorisms on grammar, meter, law, and philosophy, and forming a connecting link between the Vedic and later Sanscrit literature.
    --Balfour (Cyc. of India).

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sutras

n. (plural of sutra English)

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Sutras (album)

Sutras is the nineteenth studio album (22nd overall) by Scottish singer/songwriter Donovan. It was released in the UK ( American Recordings 74321 39743 2) and the US (American Recordings 43705) on 14 October 1996. The US version does not contain the final track, "The Garden".

Usage examples of "sutras".

But if we had all the Sutras and then issued a call for a patriotic rising, there is just a chance that we might drive the Tartars out.

Scholars analyzed all forms of venerable teachings, from the mysterious Muadru runestones found scattered on uninhabited planets, to the vague Navachristian traditions of Poritrin and Chusuk the haiku of the Zen Hekiganshu on III Delta Pavonis, and the alternate interpretations of the Koran Sutras from the Zensunni and Zenshia sects.

He had now seen four Sutras altogether: two were in the Empress Dowager's hands, and two in his own.

Then Trinket wrapped up the three Sutras he had taken from the Empress Dowager's room, and handed Fang Yi her silver hairpin.

If I'd known what a disgusting Old Whore she was, I'd have chucked the Sutras in the kitchen stove and burned them .

And besides, why should he want to go telling anyone else about the Sutras, when his aim was to collect the remaining three for himself?

If with your help we can find out where die Sutras are hidden, and get our hands on that treasure, we will be able to strike a double blow!

Why was he always asking me to get the Sutras from the Upper Library for him?

I just want to get hold of those Sutras, as peacefully as I possibly can.

Why aren't you up in your temple chanting your Sutras and saying your prayers?

And the Leader was so dissatisfied with Black Dragon's failure to get the Sutras, that he's given me the job.

He told Fat Dhuta and Doctor Lu that he had managed to gain an entry into the Palace and that the business of stealing the Sutras was well in hand.

He was the most learned Zensunni scholar in their group, having memorized more Sutras and parables than the other men.

At night, when he recited Sutras for his Zensunni followers, he recalled life on Harmonthep, listening to his grandfather quote the same scriptures.

You are welcome to recite your sutras if you think they can save you from the enemy, but do not interfere with my work.