VEDANTA

Science of Consciousness

sutra

sūtra

A verse or aphorism with a minimum of words and a maximum of meaning. It is therefore a cryptic statement full of meaning.

Extended definition:
  • sutra

    Sūtra literally means "string" or "rope" that thus strings words and meaning together.

    A vyākhyāna is then the explanation, commentary, or interpretation of a central sūtra (a concise, aphoristic wisdom verse that generates a maximum of meaning with a minimum of words. A sūtra may or may not be a śloka, a metrical verse, or another type of scripture).

    Because sūtras are so condensed, we still need an explanation. That is what a vyākhyāna is for.

    Dṛg dṛśya viveka, verse 1, is a sūtra. It briefly outlines the entire method. The following four verses could be considered vyākhyāna.

The explanation of this Sanskrit term was written by Simon de Jong.
On the index page you will find the complete Sanskrit glossary.

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