The Vedic literature is broadly divided into two categories viz Shruti and Smriti What is the differ...........

Ancient and Medival History Pre Mauryan Period

The Vedic literature is broadly divided into two categories viz. Shruti and Smriti. What is the difference between them?

1. Shruti is considered eternal whereas Smriti is subject to change.

2. Smriti philosophy stands in direct opposition or contrast to Shruti philosophy.

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

None

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Explanation:

Shruti describes the sacred texts comprising the central canon of Hinduism viz. Vedas, Brahmanas, Aranyakas, & Upanishads. Smiriti literally means “that which is remembered,” and it is entire body of the post Vedic Classical Sanskrit literature. It comprises Vedanga, Shad darsana, Puranas, Itihasa, Upveda, Tantras, Agamas, Upangs. There is another post Vedic class of Sanskrit literature called Epics which includes Ramayana and
Mahabharta. Shruti is “that which has been heard” and is canonical, consisting of revelation and unquestionable truth, and is considered eternal. It refers mainly to the Vedas themselves. Smriti is “that which has been remembered” supplementary and may change over time. It is authoritative only to the extent that it conforms to the bedrock of Shruti. However, there is not a distinct divide between Shruti and Smriti. Both Shruti and Smriti can be represented as a continuum, with some texts more canonical than others