Smritisnana, Smṛtisnāna, Smriti-snana: 1 definition
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Smritisnana means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
The Sanskrit term Smṛtisnāna can be transliterated into English as Smrtisnana or Smritisnana, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)
Source: archive.org: Catalogue of Pancaratra Agama TextsSmṛtisnāna (स्मृतिस्नान) refers to one of the three types of “bathing rites” (snāna), as discussed in chapter 34 of the Lakṣmītantra: a Pāñcarātra text comprising some 3600 Sanskrit verses exclusively devoted to Goddess Lakṣmī or Śrī (the consort of Viṣṇu) besides dealing with cosmology and practical regarding Vaishnava priests and temple-building programs.—Description of the chapter [snānavidhi-prakāśa]: [...] Turning to snāna-ablutions, Lakṣmī underlines their importance and suggests how to undertake their practice. She says there are 3 varieties of snāna—jalasnāna, mantrasnāna and smṛtisnāna (i.e., by sublime meditation) in that increasing value. How to do each is given in turn.
Pancaratra (पाञ्चरात्र, pāñcarātra) represents a tradition of Hinduism where Narayana is revered and worshipped. Closeley related to Vaishnavism, the Pancaratra literature includes various Agamas and tantras incorporating many Vaishnava philosophies.
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Partial matches: Snana, Smriti.
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Full-text: Smriti, Jala, Jalasnana, Mantra, Snanavidhiprakasha, Mantrasnana, Snana, Snanavidhi.
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