Memory: 2 definitions
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Memory 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.
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In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Memory was traditionally trained, as part of one of the “sixty four kinds of Art”, according to the Kamasutra of Vatsyayana.—Cf the Sanskrit Yantramātṛkā, which refers to “memory-training”.—Indian tradition, basically includes sixty four Art forms are acknowledged. The history of Indian Art covers approximately five thousand years which presents a rich and almost continuous record. The references of sixty four kinds of Kala (कला, kalā) are found in the Bhagavatapurana, Shaiva-Tantras, Kamasutra of Vatsyayana etc.
The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
Natyashastra (theatrics and dramaturgy)
Memory (as a quality) in Indian dramas, is denoted by the Sanskrit term Smṛti and is classified as one of the various “transitory feelings of mind” (sañcāribhāva) in Indian Dramas, according to the Sāhityadarpaṇa.—The state of utsāha is the sthāyībhāva of vīrarasa. It increases energy and excitement to mind and projects the heroic sentiment through the sañcāribhāvas i.e., transitory feelings of mind like, e.g., smṛti (memory).
Natyashastra (नाट्यशास्त्र, nāṭyaśāstra) refers to both the ancient Indian tradition (shastra) of performing arts, (natya—theatrics, drama, dance, music), as well as the name of a Sanskrit work dealing with these subjects. It also teaches the rules for composing Dramatic plays (nataka), construction and performance of Theater, and Poetic works (kavya).
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches (+0): The, The, Memory, Te.
Starts with (+0): Memory-training.
Full-text (+1261): Smriti, Smarana, Dharana, Apamara, Smarta, Sphurana, Smaraka, Smritibhramsha, Smritivibhrama, Pratigata, Hutakanem, Vismriti, Ghatta, Asmriti, Pratimala, Mna, Yata, Shrutadhara, Dharaka, Dhyana.
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Search found 575 books and stories containing Memory, The memory; (plurals include: Memories, The memories). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
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Performativity of the Memory of Religious Places through Sound and Image < [Volume 14, Issue 9 (2023)]
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Psychotherapeutic Techniques for Distressing Memories < [Volume 19, Issue 3 (2022)]
Injurious Memories from the COVID-19 Frontline < [Volume 19, Issue 15 (2022)]
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From Temporality to Eternity: Three Philosophical Approaches < [Issue 7 (2015)]
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A rational ayurvedic approach of smriti (memory) in purview of modern science < [2018, Issue XII, December]
The psychological and physical dimensions to smriti < [2013, Issue 3 May-June]
The concept of pragyaparadh with respect to the factors that cause life- style disorders < [2019, Issue 1, January]
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