Śruti—knowledge via hearing; the original Vedic scriptures (the Vedas and Upaniṣads), given directly by the Supreme Lord.Prabhupada ›Glossary›-S-›Sruti-knowledge via hearing; Sruti-knowledge via hearing; the original Vedic scriptures (the Vedas and Upanisads), given directly by the Supreme Lord. Link to this page: https://prabhupadabooks.com/glossary/s/sruti-knowledge-via-hearing-the-original-vedic-scriptures-th Previous: Sruti-mantras-the hymns of the Vedas. Next: Srutakarma-the son of Sahadeva by Draupadi. He fought in the battle of Kuruksetra and was killed by Asvatthama while rising from sleep in his tent.