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What is a Sutra, and in which traditions is it used?
Correct Answer:
A short scriptural text or discourse; used in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism
Explanation:
Sutra is a concise teaching text or discourse that serves as a short, memorable thread of instruction. In Buddhism, sutras are the Buddha’s sermons and dialogues recorded as scripture. In Hinduism, sutras appear as compact manuals or aphorisms that summarize larger systems—think of the Yoga Sutras or the Brahma Sutras. In Jainism, sutras appear in the Agama literature, presenting compact doctrinal guidance. The word itself evokes something tight and to the point, meant to be transmitted and recalled easily. That’s why describing a sutra as a short scriptural text or discourse used in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism fits best. The other options describe things that aren’t sutras: long legal codes, prayers, or festivals associated with other traditions.

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