What is purva Mimamsa main objective?

The aim of Mimamsa is to give rules for the interpretation of the Vedas, the earliest scriptures of Hinduism, and to provide a philosophical justification for the observance of Vedic ritual.

What is Dharma according to Mimamsa?

Dharma as understood by Mimamsa can be loosely translated into English as “virtue,” “morality,” or “duty,” the set of ritual obligations and prerogatives that, if properly performed, maintains the harmony of the world and furthers the personal well-being of the person who performs them.

Who is the ultimate God according to Vedas?

God shiva is the supreme being the supreme purusha and along with his shakti in ardhanareshwar form is the whole matter and energy ie he is the space , he is the time and he is particle and he is wave. He is the science . He is veda. He is the ultimate truth and ultimate goal.

How is valid knowledge defined by Mimamsa?

The Mim”ms” system has explained the nature of valid knowledge. According to Prabh”kara, valid knowledge is defined as apprehension of an object. He, through this definition, clears that all apprehension is direct and immediate; therefore, knowledge acquired through apprehension is considered valid.

What are the salient features of Mimamsa school of Hindu philosophy?

According to Mimamsa philosophy Vedas are eternal and possess all knowledge, and religion means the fulfilment of duties prescribed by the Vedas. It says that the essence of the Vedas is dharma. By the execution of dharma one earns merit which leads one to heaven after death.

Who was the founder of Purva Mimamsa?

Rishi Jaimini
The Mimamsa Sutra (Sanskrit: मीमांसा सूत्र, Mīmāṁsā Sūtra) or the Purva Mimamsa Sutras (ca. 300–200 BCE), written by Rishi Jaimini is one of the most important ancient Hindu philosophical texts. It forms the basis of Mimamsa, the earliest of the six orthodox schools (darshanas) of Indian philosophy.

Why does Mimamsa claim that all knowledge is intrinsically valid?

According to Mim”ms” system, all apprehension is intrinsically valid and valid by itself. It is not considered valid by any other knowledge. It also comes from the causes from which knowledge itself arises. Validity of knowledge comes from the essential nature of the causes of knowledge, not from the external causes.

What is the difference between Mimamsa and Vedanta?

The earlier Mimamsa deals with dharma and focuses on rituals, particularly for promotion to higher planets. Its main texts are from the Karma-kanda section of the Vedas. The later school, Vedanta, deals with Brahman and derives much from the Jnana-kanda section, especially the Upanishads and Vedanta Sutras (also known as the Brahma Sutras).

What is the philosophy of Mimamsa?

The philosophy of Mimamsa attempts to uphold Vedic ritualism by a rational interpretation. The Vedas, being the only source of suprasensuous knowledge, are considered the sole authority on religious and righteous deeds (dharma).

What is the difference between the Vedas and vedantaism?

Its main texts are from the Karma-kanda section of the Vedas. The later school, Vedanta, deals with Brahman and derives much from the Jnana-kanda section, especially the Upanishads and Vedanta Sutras (also known as the Brahma Sutras). Members of these two doctrines are traditionally at loggerheads, but they are essentially complementary.

How do the Vedas take us to the one reality?

The Vedas take us to the One Reality through the multifarious objects that we do know. To attain this One reality we need to discipline our mind in various ways.