Smriti (Sanskrit: स्मृति, IAST: Smṛti) is a Sanskrit word that means “that which is remembered”. In Hinduism, it refers to a body of Hindu texts that are not considered to be revealed knowledge, but rather are the product of human reasoning and experience. The Smriti texts are a vast corpus of diverse texts, and include but are not limited to:

• Dharma Shastras (धर्मशास्त्र): These are texts that deal with the laws of dharma, or religious and moral duty. The most important Dharma Shastras are the Manusmriti, the Yajnavalkya Smriti, and the Parasara Smriti.
• Epics (महाकाव्य): These are long poems that tell the stories of the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. The Ramayana tells the story of Rama, a prince who is exiled from his kingdom and must fight to win back his throne. The Mahabharata tells the story of a great war between two sets of cousins.
• Puranas (पुराण): These are a collection of myths, legends, and stories about the gods and goddesses of Hinduism. The Puranas also contain some philosophical and ethical teachings.
• Upanishads (उपनिषद्): These are philosophical texts that discuss the nature of reality and the path to liberation. Some Hindus consider the Upanishads to be Shruti texts, while others consider them to be Smriti texts.

The Smriti texts are not considered to be as authoritative as the Shruti texts, but they are still important sources of Hindu law, mythology, and philosophy. They are also important for understanding the development of Hinduism over time.

Here are some of the most important Smriti scriptures:

• Manusmriti (मनुस्मृति): The Manusmriti is the most important Dharma Shastra. It is a collection of laws and regulations that govern Hindu society.
• Yajnavalkya Smriti (यजुर्वेद स्मृति): The Yajnavalkya Smriti is another important Dharma Shastra. It is a more philosophical work than the Manusmriti, and it discusses the nature of dharma and the path to liberation.
• Parasara Smriti (पराशर स्मृति): The Parasara Smriti is a Dharma Shastra that is particularly concerned with the duties of women.
• Ramayana (रामायण): The Ramayana is one of the two great epics of Hinduism. It tells the story of Rama, a prince who is exiled from his kingdom and must fight to win back his throne.
• Mahabharata (महाभारत): The Mahabharata is the other great epic of Hinduism. It tells the story of a great war between two sets of cousins.
• Puranas (पुराण): The Puranas are a collection of myths, legends, and stories about the gods and goddesses of Hinduism. The Puranas also contain some philosophical and ethical teachings.