A name for Veda. (Glossary for the Vahinis)

Sacred revelations orally transmitted by Brahmins from generation to generation, differing from traditional law codes (Smrti). Divinely sourced scripture; Veda; divine words known by revelation; that which was heard or listened to. (Glossary for the Vahinis)

Sruti means ‘That which has been heard.’ The Guru chants the Vedic hymn, the pupil listens with one-pointed attention, and reproduces it with the same voice modulations. This process is repeated until the pupil masters each hymn. Hence the name Sruti is relevant. (LKV, p. 10)

The Srutis declare, ‘Ekam eva, Advaitiyam Brahma’ (Brahmam is One only, without a second). That is to say, there is nothing besides Brahmam. Under all conditions, at all times, everywhere, Brahmam alone is. In the beginning, there was just Sat and nothing else, says Chandogya Upanishad. The Mandukya Upanishad names it as Shantham Shivam, Advaitam. (UV, p. 71)