| Keyword | Sootra |
| Type | B.P. |
| Reference | C.Su.1/24 Chakrapaan`i |
| Literary Meaning | M / W – a short sentence or aphoristic rule, It is an arrangement of words, which packs a large volume of meaning into a concise form |
| Implied Meaning | It is a compilation of precise words, which give a comprehensive meaning of a particular subject. In the ancient times this was the mode of compilation of information as people had purposely adopted brevity of description. |
| Elaboration | Trisootra Ayurveda is the term applied to indicate the comprehensive elucidation of three main tenets of Ayurveda i. e. Hetu ( causative factor ), Linga ( symptoms ) and Aushadha ( medicine, cure ). We find description of various such Sootra in the compendia Guru Sootra ( teaching of a master ), S`hishya Sootra ( questions posed by the disciple ), Ekeeya Sootra ( enumeration of some Sootra ) in vogue which merit consideration. |
| Antonym | Vistaara |
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