Mimamsa (Noun)
Meaning
(from the Sanskrit word for `reflection' or `interpretation') one of six orthodox philosophical systems or viewpoints on ritual traditions rooted in the Vedas and the Brahmanas as opposed to Vedanta which relies mostly on the Upanishads.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The Mimamsa philosophy focused on the proper interpretation of Vedic rituals and their effects on the spiritual world.
- In Hinduism, Mimamsa is one of the six orthodox schools of thought that emphasize the importance of Vedic rituals.
- Mimamsa is a school of thought that aims to understand the meaning of Vedic texts and their application in everyday life.
- Unlike Vedanta, which concentrates on the Upanishads, Mimamsa relies on the Vedas and the Brahmanas for its philosophical framework.
- The Mimamsa philosophy provided a systematic approach to understanding the importance of ritual activities and their role in achieving spiritual liberation.