Mimamsa

Subtitle

Ritual Analysis

Founder

Maharishi Jaimini

Philosophy

Mimamsa focuses on the 'Karma Kanda' (ritual section) of the Vedas. It teaches that the performance of Vedic rituals, as prescribed in the texts, is the primary duty of a human being and leads to heaven.

Core Concept

Dharma & Karma

Key Tenets

Authority of the Vedas

Nature of sound (Shabda Nitya)

Efficacy of rituals

Unseen power of action (Apurva)