Shastra definitions

Shastra

1) Hindu scripture 2) Sacred scriptures of Hinduism
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Shastra

शास्त्र {IAST|Śāstra} is Sanskrit for rules in a general sense. The word is generally used as a suffix in the context of technical or specialized knowledge in a defined area of practice; e.g. Bhautika Shastra (physics), Rasayana Shastra (chemistry), Jeeva Shastra (biology), Vastu Shastra (architectural science), Shilpa Shastra (sci...
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Shastra

• (n.) A treatise for authoritative instruction among the Hindoos; a book of institutes; especially, a treatise explaining the Vedas.
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shastra

(from the article `Hinduism`) ...of these texts are the sutras of Gautama, Baudhayana, and Apastamba. Although the direct relationship is not clear, the contents of these works ...
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Shastra

scripture; used particularly of some texts e.g. the dharma-shastras.
Found on https://iskconeducationalservices.org/HoH/extras/02glossary.htm

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shAstra

instructional scripture
Found on https://shaivam.org/

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Shastra

Shastra is the treatise or text that explains the timeless rules and principles behind music.
Found on https://www.culturalindia.net/indian-music/music-glossary.html

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