Have you ever noticed a high pitched sound that comes in both ears when meditating? Or even perhaps when you have a strong intuition?  Contrary to popular belief, there is not always a need to run to the doctor and check for tinnitus. The vedic philosophy calls it the , "Shruti"

The word “shruti” derives from the Sanskrit root “shru” to hear. The shruti is defined as the never changing eternal infinite and ultimate reality.   The four Vedas – RK Veda, Sāma Veda, Yajur Veda and Atharva Veda are also referred to as shruti.  How does this relate to that sound in your ears? Let's roll it back further in Vedic philosophy to understand more.

At the very beginning of creation the atmosphere was fresh and pure.  It was free of all stress or strain.  It is here that the knowledge of the Vedas was given in the form of cognition to the Rishis - Vedic Seers of ]Vedic literature (this written form is known as smriti).  This first arose in their consciousness taking shape of a wave (seen) and this...