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Mimamsa

Mimamsa

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A Hindu school that focuses on Vedic rituals and texts
  • noun
  • /mɪˈmɑːnsə/
  • Specialized
: Mimamsa
  • Unlike Vedanta, Mimamsa regards ritual action as the primary means to spiritual progress.

Examples

  • The Mimamsa tradition places great emphasis on the correct performance of Vedic rituals.

  • Scholars often study Mimamsa to understand ancient Indian perspectives on language, law, and ritual.

  • The philosophy of Mimamsa emphasizes ritual interpretation.

  • Many scholars study Mimamsa to understand Vedic texts.

  • Scholars often study Mimamsa to understand ancient Indian perspectives on language, law, and ritual.

  • The Mimamsa tradition places great emphasis on the correct performance of Vedic rituals.

  • Unlike Vedanta, Mimamsa regards ritual action as the primary means to spiritual progress.

Surface Forms

Mimamsa singular
Mimamsas plural

Etymology

Mimamsa comes from the Sanskrit word mīmāṃsā, meaning 'careful study' or 'investigation'. So the school called Mimamsa is all about closely examining Vedic texts and rituals to find the right meaning and correct way to act.