Smritinasha, Smṛtināśa, Smriti-nasha: 1 definition

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Smritinasha 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.

In Hinduism

Ayurveda (science of life)

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In Ayurvedic classics Smṛtināśa (loss of memory) is mentioned among the prodromal symptom of jarā (ageing). In Jarāvasthā (old age), which starts from 60 years of age as per Caraka, Smṛti and other mental faculties gradually deteriorate naturally.

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Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.

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