What Does Srutam Mean?
The word Srutam is derived from the Sanskrit root Sru, meaning
to hear. In the ancient traditions of India, hearing was considered the most
sacred of all the senses, the very channel through which divine knowledge entered the
human world. The Vedas themselves are known as Sruti, meaning "that which was
heard" - not composed by human intellect, but revealed to the sages in deep states of
meditation and received through attentive listening.
This understanding is preserved in the opening formula found throughout Hindu and
Buddhist texts: Evam maya srutam, "Thus have I heard." It is the statement
with which a disciple records the teachings of a master, affirming that what follows
was received by ear, not invented by mind. From the Upanishads to the Pali suttas,
this phrase signals the beginning of transmitted wisdom.
Srutam, "that which has been heard," is therefore a fitting name for a
website devoted entirely to audio. Just as the ancient sages transmitted their
knowledge through speech and listening, Srutam.com offers its content to be heard
rather than merely read.
About the Site
Srutam.com is a podcast and audio website presenting talks, readings, and music
by Jayaram V on a wide range of subjects - Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Spirituality,
Yoga, Self-help, Prayer, and original digital Music compositions. The recordings span
more than a decade and continue to grow.
This site is the newest addition to Jayaram V's universe of websites, which
includes Hinduwebsite.com,
JayaramV.com,
PureLifeVision.com,
and Saivism.net.
Together they form a comprehensive resource on Hindu philosophy, Vedanta, Eastern
spirituality, and personal growth.
All podcasts on this site are free to stream and are offered for personal use only.
New recordings are added periodically.