Shravana is the month when Vedic studies are considered most fruitful, for Vedas are Sruti (the heard), coming to man through Shravanam (hearing from the Guru). (SSS Vol.8, p. 49)

Periods of fast comprising a month are prescribed in all religions. The Hindus observe it in Maagha and Shravana months. Zoroastrians and Christians have allotted for themselves months for the same purpose. The Quran lays down that all men should cultivate the sense of unity, of interdependence, of selfless love and of the immanence of Divinity. (SSS Vol.16)

The name that is applied to the Festival celebrated with great joy by Keralites, Onam, is derived from the Samskrit, Shravana and Shronam, indicating the ascendant star of the day. The month too is Shravana. That word reminds people of the very first step in spiritual sadhana, the first of the famous nine, namely, listening to the Glory of God and imbibing joy therefrom. (SSS Vol.17)

Bali sought a boon from the Lord that he should visit Kerala every year, on this day of Shravana asterism in the month of Shravan. This day is celebrated as Onam by Keralites. (SSS Vol.27)