Smaranam, Smaraṇam: 2 definitions
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Smaranam means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Tamil. 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.
In Hinduism
Vaishnavism (Vaishava dharma)
Smaraṇam (स्मरणम्) refers to “remembrance of the names, forms, qualities and pastimes of Śrī Kṛṣṇa; the third step of the ninefold process of bhakti”. (cf. Glossary page from Śrīmad-Bhagavad-Gītā).
Vaishnava (वैष्णव, vaiṣṇava) or vaishnavism (vaiṣṇavism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshipping Vishnu as the supreme Lord. Similar to the Shaktism and Shaivism traditions, Vaishnavism also developed as an individual movement, famous for its exposition of the dashavatara (‘ten avatars of Vishnu’).
Languages of India and abroad
Tamil dictionary
Smaraṇam (ஸ்மரணம்) noun < smaraṇa.
1. Remembrance, memory; ஞாபகம். [gnapagam.]
2. Consciousness; பிரஞ்ஞை. [pirajnai.]
3. Meditation; தியானம். கோவிந்தநாம ஸ்மரணம். [thiyanam. kovinthanama smaranam.]
Tamil is an ancient language of India from the Dravidian family spoken by roughly 250 million people mainly in southern India and Sri Lanka.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Smaranamangala, Smaranamangalaikadashaka, Smaranamangalastotra, Smaranamantra.
Full-text: Ashtankaputti, Smaranai, Smarakam, Ayathartham, Adhyana, Smarana, Smriti.
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Search found 36 books and stories containing Smaranam, Smaraṇam; (plurals include: Smaranams, Smaraṇams). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Sahitya-kaumudi by Baladeva Vidyabhushana (by Gaurapada Dāsa)
Text 10.218 [Smaraṇa] < [Chapter 10 - Ornaments of Meaning]
Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary) (by Śrī Śrīmad Bhaktivedānta Nārāyana Gosvāmī Mahārāja)
Verse 2.2.101 < [Chapter 2 - Jñāna (knowledge)]
Verse 1.4.20 < [Chapter 4 - Bhakta (the devotee)]
Verse 1.4.51 < [Chapter 4 - Bhakta (the devotee)]
Notices of Sanskrit Manuscripts (by Rajendralala Mitra)
Vakyapadiya of Bhartrihari (by K. A. Subramania Iyer)
Verse 2.198 < [Book 2 - Vākya-kāṇḍa]
The Navya-Nyaya theory of Paksata (Study) (by Kazuhiko Yamamoto)
Text 21 (of the Paksata-prakarana on Tattvacintama-nididhiti) < [Section 2 - The Paksata: Sanskrit Texts, English Translation, and Notes]
Part 4 - Navya-nyaya history of Paksata < [Section 1 - History and Development of the Concept of Paksata]
Srila Gurudeva (The Supreme Treasure) (by Swami Bhaktivedanta Madhava Maharaja)
The Holy Name is the Best Process for Perfection < [Chapter 2.2 - Śrīman Mahāprabhu’s Greatest Donation]
Kṛṣṇa Smaraṇa—Remembering Kṛṣṇa (with His Dearmost Associates) < [Chapter 2.12 - Early ISKCON Conversations with Śrīla Gurudeva]
Bhāvas and Rasas < [Chapter 2.12 - Early ISKCON Conversations with Śrīla Gurudeva]