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- Smriti, that class of Hindu sacred literature based on human memory, as distinct from the Vedas, which are considered to be Shruti (literally “What Is Heard”), or the product of divine revelation. Smriti literature elaborates, interprets, and codifies Vedic thought but, being derivative, is considered less authoritative than the Vedic Shruti.
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Smriti, that class of Hindu sacred literature based on human memory, as distinct from the Vedas, which are considered to be Shruti (literally “What Is Heard”), or the product of divine revelation. Smriti literature elaborates, interprets, and codifies Vedic thought but, being derivative, is.
- Sutras, Shastras, and Smritis
Hinduism - Sutras, Shastras, Smritis: Toward the end of the...
- Sutras, Shastras, and Smritis
Smṛti (Sanskrit: स्मृति, IAST: smṛti, "what is remembered"), also spelled smriti, is a body of Hindu texts representing the remembered, written tradition in Hinduism, [1] rooted in or inspired by the Vedas. [2]
The Smriti in Hinduism encompasses traditional texts that advise the selection of spiritual guides, serve as authoritative scriptures, and emphasize teachings based on memory, shaping religious practices and beliefs.
Shruti and smriti are two key categories of Hindu scriptures, where Shruti signifies the 'heard' Vedas as divine revelations, and Smriti represents the 'remembered' laws and epics that guide moral conduct and understanding of Dharma.
2 days ago · Hinduism - Sutras, Shastras, Smritis: Toward the end of the Vedic period, and more or less simultaneously with the production of the principal Upanishads, concise, technical, and usually aphoristic texts were composed about various subjects relating to the proper and timely performance of the Vedic sacrificial rituals.
Smriti in Hinduism encompasses a diverse collection of traditional texts that provide ethical, moral, and ritual guidelines, serving as a supplement to the Vedas and outlining societal norms, duties, and codes of conduct across various aspects of life.
The Manu Smriti establishes the Hindu way of life. It specifically outlines the duties of the four varnas and four ashramas. It extols the virtues of the brahmanas, but clearly states that the varna divisions are based on individual merit and capacity rather than birthright.
