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Difference between Mantra, Stotram, Slokam and Sutra?

Chinmaya International Foundation > Difference between Mantra, Stotram, Slokam and Sutra?
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    • April 11, 2024 at 7:20 pm #623765
      Subramanian
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      Namaskaram , can someone let me know the clear difference or how to distinguish between a Mantra, Stotram, Slokam and Sutra?
      In other words, suppose I see a couple of lines of text, is there a way to know if I am learning/reading a mantra/stotra/sloka/sutra assuming it is one of the four?
      Thank you!

    • April 11, 2024 at 7:23 pm #623885
      CIF Admin
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      Hari Om.

      A mantra is usually referred to something which is Vedic (Sruti). Stuti can be smriti and is usually in praise of Gods. Sloka is usually refered to verses that are non Vedic. A sutra is a line which is very brief which when explained has a lot of content but is expressed in very few words.

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