a length of a thread.

a sacrificial thread worn on the left shoulder and under the right arm by brāhmaṇas.

a string or strings used to make the puppets.

a short, pointed sentence or verse expressing a wise, esoteric observation, truth, etc.; an aphorism.

a law, rule or other order prescribed by authority; a regulation.

a controlling or being controlled.

(math.) a symbol for the number two.

ಸೂತ್ರದ ಗೊಂಬೆ sūtrada gombe a puppet or jointed figure moved by pulling the strings attached to it; 2. (fig.) a person whose actions, ideas, etc. are controlled by another; a puppet; ಸೂತ್ರ ಆಡಿಸು sūtraāḍisu to pull the strngs manipulatively while playing the dolls on the stage; 2. ( fig.) to direct action of others secretely; ಸೂತ್ರ ಹಿಡಿ sūtra hiḍi = ಸೂತ್ರ ಆಡಿಸು.

a man belonging to śudra caste.

the caste itself.

a kind of weapon.

a ಶೂದ್ರ woman.

= ಶೂದ್ರಿ.

an extent of land given as a tax-free gift to a brāhmaṇa learned in the vedas.

a householder who is, by nature, gives generously (to others).

a strong, powerful man.

= ಸದರು1.

the quality or state of being indulgently lenient; lenience.

the quality of being easy; easefulness.

a looking down on or being treated so; contempt.