Encyclopedia of India–China Cultural Contacts v1.c7.s7.t8.46

v1.c7.s7.t8.46

*Sruta-Jnana* refers to scriptural (articulate) knowledge derived through language, symbols, signs, etc. Without using such external organs as eyes and ears to directly sense external objects, knowledge can nonetheless be gained by examining and comprehending words contained in scriptures or said by gurus, teachers or prophets. Sruta shall be based on Mati.