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Smriti (Devanagari: स्मृति; ISO 15919: smr̥ti) literally means "that which is remembered."

Definition Unlike the Vedas (which are eternal and emerged from God), Smriti refers to scriptures composed by God-realized saints. These sages wrote down these texts based on their direct spiritual experience and their memory of the divine truths revealed in the Vedas.

Key Examples

• Manu Smriti: A code of conduct written by the sage Manu. So, this is falls in the category of smrit granth.
• Gita is also referred to as Smriti.

Further Reading and Reference

• Alternate Spelling: smrit granth
• Related Concepts:
  • krita grantha
  • vinirgrata grantha
• Reference: Who am I? Who is Mine? Vol. 1, Ch. 1