With reference to the structural categorization of the ancient textual corpus, which of the following statements captures the core difference between Shruti and Smriti literature accurately?

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Shruti literature includes the Samhitas, Brahmanas, Aranyakas, and Upanishads, considered authoritative, unchangeable cosmic sound units revealed directly to ancient seers. Smriti literature includes Vedangas, Puranas, and Dharmashastras, which represent human interpretations, legal compilations, and historical memories subject to contextual adaptation.

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