Factually Sutra means a strand that connects things, and more figuratively refers to an aphorism or a series of aphorisms; a way of embodying and communicating guidelines of ancient religious and philosophic thought. SUTRA MAGAZINE explains further.
Sutras commonly relate to the Vedas, that is; Ancient Hindu Scriptures of which there are three types.
The Kalpa-sutras are rules of ritual; the Grihya-sutras are (continue reading…)