sastra
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- noun
- /ˈsɑːstrə/
- Indian
- The ancient texts of Indian philosophy are often referred to as sastra, providing guidance on spiritual matters.
Examples
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In this regard, it may be observed that sastra itself lays down a different set of guidelines excusing the householder's weakness of associating with women.
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Nagarjuna's Madhyamika-Sastra asserts, PREFORMATTED TABLE
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Yes, we should see the case without emotion and with intelligence and sastra. What says?
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Hey Sastra (#106)
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Vicitra Vani dasi, you are right; I did notice leaders are making statements, then backtracking or deleting comments on the issue because it may not be in line with truth or sastras.
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The regulative principles according to the injunctions of the sastras are necessary insofar as one's original dormant Krsna Consciousness is not spontaneously awakened.
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In many traditions, a sastra serves as a foundational scripture influencing ethical practices and beliefs.
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Scholars study various sastra to understand the complex ideas presented in classical Indian thought.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Sastra comes from the Sanskrit word śāstra, which means 'teaching' or 'manual', a book of rules and instructions. So a sastra is an important text used in Indian philosophy and religion, like a long handbook of ideas.