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स्मृति(Smriti)
Memory / Mindfulness
Smriti is the faculty of memory and mindfulness that allows one to retain, recall, and apply spiritual teachings and knowledge consistently. It helps in keeping the mind aware and attentive to dharma and one's duties, promoting steady progress on the spiritual path.
In Sanatan Dharma, Smriti is vital for practicing dharma effectively, as it ensures that wisdom and moral principles are not forgotten but integrated into daily life.
- Regular study and revision of scriptures and teachings.
- Mindful living with conscious attention to actions.
- Meditation focusing on remembrance of spiritual truths.
- Journaling spiritual experiences and lessons.
- Practicing presence in daily activities.
- Better retention of spiritual knowledge.
- Increased mindfulness in actions.
- Strengthened mental focus and clarity.
- Consistent application of dharma in life.
Bhagavad Gita 2.7
""I shall explain it to you in knowledge, which you have not yet heard; and with your mind concentrated, you shall remember it.""
Stresses the importance of focused memory for spiritual learning.
Upanishads
""Smriti is the tool that preserves the teachings of the wise.""
Highlights memory’s role in spiritual tradition.
- Smriti is more than rote memorization; it includes deep mindfulness.
- It is not just passive recall but active awareness.
- Remembering to act kindly and truthfully.
- Applying teachings during challenging situations.
- Staying mindful of one’s thoughts and words.
- Reviewing spiritual texts regularly.
Smriti supports effective learning, mindfulness practices, and living ethically in a fast-paced world.
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