Shaster

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Charles Buck Theological Dictionary [1]

The name of a book in high estimation among the idolaters of Hindostan, containing all the dogmas of the religion of the Bramins, and all the ceremonies of their worship.

Webster's Dictionary [2]

(n.) Alt. of Shastra

The Nuttall Encyclopedia [3]

A book containing the institutes of the Hindu religion or its legal requirements.

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