Purva

Philosophy of Mimamsa Dharma

Philosophy of Mimamsa Dharma Mīmāṃsā, a Sanskrit word meaning “revered thought,” is the name of one of the six astika (“orthodox”) schools of Hindu philosophy, whose primary inquiry is into the nature of dharma (duty) based on close hermeneutics of the Vedas. Its core tenets are ritualism (orthopraxy), anti-asceticism and anti-mysticism. The central aim of … Read more

Mimamsa School

The Mimamsa School is one of the six orthodox schools of Hindu philosophy. It is a school of thought that focuses on the study of the Vedas, the ancient Hindu scriptures. The Mimamsa School believes that the Vedas are the ultimate authority on all matters of religion and philosophy. The Mimamsa School was founded by … Read more