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Smruti (memory) is one of the three important mental faculties with Dhi(intellect) and Dhriti (restraint). It is referred in various contexts as given below.
Smruti (memory) is one of the three important mental faculties with [[Buddhi|dhi]](intellect) and dhriti (restraint). It is referred in various contexts as given in this article.
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===Important quality===
===Important quality===
====Brahma and Yamya Sattva (psychological traits) persons====
====Brahma and Yamya [[Sattva]] (psychological traits) persons====
Good memory is characteristic feature of an individual having Bramha type or Yamya type of psychological trait. Both types are categorized under the personalities due to dominance of Sattva (purity of mind). Therefore it is essential to have purity of mind to possess good memory. [Cha.Sa. [[Sharira Sthana]] 4/37]
Good memory is characteristic feature of an individual having Bramha type or Yamya type of psychological trait. Both types are categorized under the personalities due to dominance of Sattva (purity of mind). Therefore it is essential to have purity of mind to possess good memory. [Cha.Sa. [[Sharira Sthana]] 4/37]
The episode of acute alcoholism can affect the intellectual functions of grasping, restraining and memory. [Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]]25/40]
The episode of acute alcoholism can affect the intellectual functions of grasping, restraining and memory. [Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]]25/40]
In the first stage of alcoholic intoxication, the memory of the person is intact. Episodes of transient loss of memory are observed in second stage of alcoholic intoxication. [Cha.Sa..[[Chikitsa Sthana]]24/43-44]
In the first stage of alcoholic intoxication, the memory of the person is intact. Episodes of transient loss of memory are observed in second stage of alcoholic intoxication. [Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 24/43-44]
Smruti vibhramsha (perversion of memory) is observed as harmful consequence of alcohol. [Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]]24/57]
Smruti vibhramsha (perversion of memory) is observed as harmful consequence of alcohol. [Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]]24/57]
====Smruti vibhrama in Unmada(insanity)====
====Smruti vibhrama in Unmada(insanity)====
The perversion of memory is cardinal sign of Unmada. It is reflected as complete or partial loss of memory. [Cha.Sa.[[Nidana Sthana]]7/5]
The perversion of memory is cardinal sign of Unmada. It is reflected as complete or partial loss of memory. [Cha.Sa.[[Nidana Sthana]] 7/5]
====Smruti samplav (abnormality) in Apasmara(epilepsy):====
====Smruti samplav (abnormality) in [[Apasmara]](epilepsy):====
Smruti samplav means abnormal memory function is cardinal sign of Apasmara (epilepsy). [Cha.Sa.[[Nidana Sthana]]8/5]
Smruti samplav means abnormal memory function is cardinal sign of [[Apasmara]] (epilepsy). [Cha.Sa.[[Nidana Sthana]]8/5]
==== Sign of Unmada(insanity)====
==== Sign of Unmada(insanity)====
The persons shall always remember the suitable and unsuitable things for himself based upon his habitat, season and basic constitution. He shall follow the opposite measures of these three parameters for sustaining equilibrium. One shall always remember and observe Sadvritta for better health in this life and after life. [Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]]8/17]
The persons shall always remember the suitable and unsuitable things for himself based upon his habitat, season and basic constitution. He shall follow the opposite measures of these three parameters for sustaining equilibrium. One shall always remember and observe Sadvritta for better health in this life and after life. [Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]]8/17]
===Sign of curing Unmada===
===Sign of curing [[unmada]]===
Regaining original memory is sign of cure from Unmada(insanity). [Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]]9/78]
Regaining original memory is sign of cure from Unmada(insanity). [Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]]9/78]
==Current Researches==
==Current Researches==
Ghadage Pallavi, in her study concluded that [[Smruti]] is streams of previous experience which helps to recollect the facts related to present experience or object. It results from collective action of Atma, Mana, Buddhi and Medha. The faculties like Dhi, Dhriti, and Smriti are inseparable parts of the Buddhi performance. The factors like Dosha, Prakriti, Vaya, Sara etc. primarily influence memory. Secondarily, it can be affected by diseases. It is also one of the key factor in Psychotherapy. Adravyabhuta (Non-pharmacological) and Dravyabhuta (pharmacological) therapies mentioned in [[Ayurveda]] can help for excellence of memory.<ref>Pallavi Ashok Ghadage, Niranjan Yethadka, Narendra Trivedi. A Review on Smriti (Memory) and its Affiliates in [[Ayurveda]]. J. Res. Tradit. Med 2017; 3(5): 143-150 available from https://www.ejmanager.com/mnstemps/140/140-1517926642.pdf?t=1555569877 downloaded on April 18,2019</ref>
Ghadage Pallavi, in her study concluded that [[Smruti]] is streams of previous experience which helps to recollect the facts related to present experience or object. It results from collective action of [[atma]], [[mana]], [[buddhi]] and [[medha]]. The faculties like [[dhi]], [[dhriti]], and [[smruti]] are inseparable parts of the [[buddhi]] performance. The factors like [[dosha]], [[prakriti]], [[vaya]], [[sara]] etc. primarily influence memory. Secondarily, it can be affected by diseases. It is also one of the key factor in Psychotherapy. Adravyabhuta (Non-pharmacological) and Dravyabhuta (pharmacological) therapies mentioned in [[Ayurveda]] can help for excellence of memory.<ref>Pallavi Ashok Ghadage, Niranjan Yethadka, Narendra Trivedi. A Review on Smriti (Memory) and its Affiliates in [[Ayurveda]]. J. Res. Tradit. Med 2017; 3(5): 143-150 available from https://www.ejmanager.com/mnstemps/140/140-1517926642.pdf?t=1555569877 downloaded on April 18,2019</ref>
== Related chapters ==
== Related chapters ==