A Systematic Review of the Ayurvedic Concepts of Dhi, Dhriti, and Smriti and Their Correlation with Contemporary Cognitive Neuroscience
Galore International Journal of Health Sciences and Research January 9, 2026 Dr. Manish Kumar Yadav, D. K. Sharma
Introduction: Three primary faculties of mind and mental health. According to the ancient Indian system of medicine, Ayurveda, a comprehensive model for aspects of cognition derived from three basic functions that decide mental process are Dhi (the acquisition aspect, reasoning facet of intellect), Dhriti (the retention or sustaining or volitional, cognitive stability), and Smriti (memory). The...