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śrutam

 Śrutam (Sanskrit: श्रुतम्) primarily means “that which 

is heard,” often referring to knowledge received through 

hearing, oral tradition, or authoritative verbal testimony, 

and can also denote promises of material enjoyment 

or instruction in classical texts.


Lexical Definition


In classical Sanskrit, śrutam is the neuter singular form of 
the root śru (“to hear”). It generally means:


Contextual Usage



It signals knowledge or stories received through 
authoritative sources rather than direct experience.



Summary



In essence, śrutam represents auditory or orally transmitted 
knowledge that may form basis for religious, philosophical, 
or karmic understanding in Sanskrit literature, encompassing 
both literal “heard” meanings and broader doctrinal significance.

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