sruti

noun
sru·​ti
variants: or shruti \ ˈs(h)ru̇tē \
plural -s

Definition of sruti

1 often capitalized : the first class of shastras also : a text of this class
2 : one of the microtones of the musical scale of India

History and Etymology for sruti

Sanskrit śruti what is heard, from śṛṇoti he hears

Keep scrolling for more