Hindu aphorisms, also known as sutras, are concise statements that provide guidance on how to live a meaningful and purposeful life. Sutras, which can be translated to mean 'THREADS' in Sanskrit, are composed of five or six letters and are used to convey spiritual knowledge. They are often found in ancient Hindu texts such as the Upanishads and the Bhagavad Gita. Sutras are meant to be memorized and repeated in order to gain insight into the teachings of Hinduism.