smri·ti
variants:
or less commonly smrti \
ˈsmritē
\
plural -s
Definition of smriti
: the body of Hindu sacred writings containing traditional teachings (as on religious, domestic, and social practice) based on the Vedas and forming the class of shastras below the sruti
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“Smriti.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/smriti. Accessed 15 Apr. 2021.
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