Shastra Definition

shästrə
noun
A body of teaching composed in Sanskrit and addressing a particular aspect of religious or cultural practice.
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A canonical text forming a part of such a body of teaching.
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A commentary on the sutras, generally composed in Sanskrit.
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A treatise for authoritative instruction in Hinduism, especially one explaining the Vedas.

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Other Word Forms of Shastra

Noun

Singular:
shastra
Plural:
shastras

Origin of Shastra

  • Sanskrit śāstram from śāsti he commands, governs, instructs Albanian thom I say

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • Sanskrit

    From Wiktionary

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