Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Associated Concepts Facet
3. Associated Concepts (hierarchy name)
4. [concepts in the arts and humanities]
5. [genres in literature and performing arts]
6. [genres for literature]

Anotations

Scope note:

Genre of ancient and medieval texts comprising short mnemonic rules, sayings, principles, or observations, often expanded upon by means of a commentary. Known in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism; in Buddhism, sutras are typically discourses or sermons believed to have been delivered or authorized by the Buddha.