SHASTRA

Etymology

Noun

Shastra (plural Shastras)

A treatise for authoritative instruction in Hinduism, especially one explaining the Vedas.

Usage notes

Often used in combination (in the names of particular examples). (The Sanskrit term is generally used as a suffix, roughly equivalent to -logy.)

Noun

shastra (plural shastras)

Alternative form of Shastra

Source: Wiktionary


Shas"ter, Shas"tra, n. Etym: [Skr. castra an order or command, a sacred book, fr. cas to order, instruct, govern. Cf. Sastra.]

Definition: A treatise for authoritative instruction among the Hindoos; a book of institutes; especially, a treatise explaining the Vedas. [Written also sastra.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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