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单词 shastra
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Definition of shastra in English:

shastra

(also sastra)
noun ˈʃɑːstrəˈSHästrə
  • (in Hinduism and some forms of Buddhism) a work of sacred scripture.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The Vedas and shastras are many, but life is very short.
    • During his study of the sastras he became convinced about the inherent weakness in the Advaita philosophy and developed a keen desire to revive the theistic science of Vedas with his own thorough reinterpretation of the texts.
    • I told Swami that I had come to learn shastras under his tutelage.
    • The dharma shastras discuss at some length the issue of unworthy or even dangerous guests, yet advising that no matter what the circumstances, the visitor should at least receive food.
    • Neither shastras nor smritis suggest that there exists an immutable, universal moral doctrine.

Origin

From Sanskrit śāstra.

 
 

Definition of shastra in US English:

shastra

(also sastra)
nounˈSHästrə
  • (in Hinduism and some forms of Buddhism) a work of scripture.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The dharma shastras discuss at some length the issue of unworthy or even dangerous guests, yet advising that no matter what the circumstances, the visitor should at least receive food.
    • The Vedas and shastras are many, but life is very short.
    • During his study of the sastras he became convinced about the inherent weakness in the Advaita philosophy and developed a keen desire to revive the theistic science of Vedas with his own thorough reinterpretation of the texts.
    • Neither shastras nor smritis suggest that there exists an immutable, universal moral doctrine.
    • I told Swami that I had come to learn shastras under his tutelage.

Origin

From Sanskrit śāstra.

 
 
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