English Meaning of sastra

Meaning of 'sastra'

n (S) A weapon. 2 A weapon figuratively, that in which one's prevalence or power consists;--as learning, beauty, sanctity, the pen &c. Applied also to any thing considered as the masterer, match, vanquisher, antidote &c., of any other thing. sa0 tulane or ntolane To point or set or hold in position one's weapon: also to wave or brandish it. ṃsa0 dharane with ṃvara of o. To take up arms against.

Meaning of शस्त्र

n (S) A weapon. 2 A weapon figuratively, that in which one's prevalence or power consists;--as learning, beauty, sanctity, the pen &c. Applied also to any thing considered as the masterer, match, vanquisher, antidote &c., of any other thing. श0 तुळणें or तोलणें To point or set or hold in position one's weapon: also to wave or brandish it. श0 धरणें with वर of o. To take up arms against.

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