Purva

Mimamsa School

The Mimamsa School: A Journey Through Ritual and Interpretation The Mimamsa school, a prominent school of Hindu philosophy, stands as a testament to the intricate relationship between ritual, interpretation, and the pursuit of liberation. Rooted in the Vedic tradition, Mimamsa delves into the meaning and significance of rituals, seeking to establish a framework for understanding … Read more

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