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Smriti

American

[smrit-ee] / ˈsmrɪt i /

noun

Hinduism.

writings containing traditions concerning law, rituals, teachings of the sages, the epics, and the Puranas.

smriti British

/ ˈsmrɪtɪ /

noun

a class of Hindu sacred literature derived from the Vedas, containing social, domestic, and religious teaching

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Etymology

Origin of Smriti

From the Sanskrit word smṛti

Example Sentences

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Opener Smriti Mandhana is in top form and leads the tournament batting with 365 runs including one ton in seven matches.

From Barron's • Oct. 28, 2025

That's how many in India are describing Microsoft founder and philanthropist Bill Gates' appearance in an iconic Hindi TV drama with actress and former federal minister Smriti Irani.

From BBC • Oct. 24, 2025

But England were on the brink of defeat, India needing 55 from 52 balls with Smriti Mandhana batting beautifully on 88.

From BBC • Oct. 19, 2025

Earlier, India's openers Pratika Rawal and Smriti Mandhana had set the stage alight, adding 155 off 24.3 overs in a rollicking start.

From Barron's • Oct. 12, 2025

That this doctrine cannot be proved either by Smriti or by ratiocination will be shown later on.

From The Vedanta-Sutras with the Commentary by Sankaracarya Sacred Books of the East, Volume 1 by Thibaut, George

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