The Shroti Identity
Vedic Lineage • Scriptural Tradition • Sanatan Heritage
The word Shroti originates from the Sanskrit term “Shruti”, meaning “that which is heard.” In Vedic tradition, Shruti refers to the revealed scriptures — the Vedas.
Historically, a Shroti was a learned Brahmin who had deep knowledge of the Vedas and was trained in recitation, rituals, and preservation of sacred knowledge.
The Vedas — Rigveda, Yajurveda, Samaveda and Atharvaveda — are considered the oldest sacred texts of Sanatan Dharma. The role of Shroti Brahmins was to memorize, interpret and transmit this knowledge orally across generations.
This oral preservation system ensured that sacred mantras remained unchanged for thousands of years.
Gotra represents lineage tracing back to an ancient Rishi. The Bhardwaj Gotra traces its origin to Maharishi Bharadwaj, a prominent Vedic sage.
Maharishi Bharadwaj is mentioned in the Rigveda and is associated with profound contributions to Vedic hymns and spiritual knowledge.
Maharishi Bharadwaj was one of the great sages of ancient India and is linked to the lineage of Angirasa.
His Ashram near Prayag is referenced in epic literature such as the Ramayana. His spiritual authority and Vedic scholarship form the ancestral spiritual base of the Bhardwaj lineage.
Knowledge gives humility; humility leads to worthiness.
The Shroti identity is not merely genealogical. It represents dedication to knowledge, discipline, dharma and preservation of spiritual truth.
Being part of a Vedic lineage carries responsibility — to uphold ethical values, protect traditions, and ensure that future generations understand their roots in Sanatan Dharma.