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Jaimini accepts the three Pramanas of perception (Pratyaksha), inference (Anumana) and authoritative testimony (Sabda or Veda). Jaimini holds that there is a perpetual connection between a word and its sense and that sound is eternal.

Jaimini accepts the three Pramanas of perception (Pratyaksha), inference (Anumana) and authoritative testimony (Sabda or Veda). Jaimini holds that there is a perpetual connection between a word and its sense and that sound is eternal.

THE ETERNAL, SELF-EXISTENT VEDA Jaimini was an opponent of rationalism and 4., The Veda was practically the only God for hii<nowiki>''</nowiki>feisTh eternal Veda needs no other basis to rest on. There rho divine revealer. The Veda itself is authoritative. Itn°only source of our knowledge of Dharma. God wal: the necessaiy for him and his system. He said that Veda was itself the authority. His first aphorism thQs Dharma-Jijnasd states the whole aim and object of his system, viz•, a desire to know Dharma or duty, Which 18 consists in the performance of the rites and sacrific prescribed by the Veda. Dharma itself bestows the rewards. The aim of Purva Mimamsa is to investigate into e the nature of Dharrna• The Purva Mimamsa has a number of deities. The offerings may be made to them. The practice of Vedic Dharma is not in need of any Supreme Being or God. Vedic religion does not require the assistance of God. The eternal self-existent Veda serves all the purposes of Jaimini and the Purva Mimamsakas. Jaimini does not so much deny God as ignore Him. 

=== The Eternal Self-Existent Veda ===

Jaimini was an opponent of rationalism and 4., The Veda was practically the only God for hii<nowiki>''</nowiki>feisTh eternal Veda needs no other basis to rest on. There rho divine revealer. The Veda itself is authoritative. Itn°only source of our knowledge of Dharma. God wal: the necessaiy for him and his system. He said that Veda was itself the authority. His first aphorism thQs Dharma-Jijnasd states the whole aim and object of his system, viz•, a desire to know Dharma or duty, Which 18 consists in the performance of the rites and sacrific prescribed by the Veda. Dharma itself bestows the rewards. The aim of Purva Mimamsa is to investigate into e the nature of Dharrna• The Purva Mimamsa has a number of deities. The offerings may be made to them. The practice of Vedic Dharma is not in need of any Supreme Being or God. Vedic religion does not require the assistance of God. The eternal self-existent Veda serves all the purposes of Jaimini and the Purva Mimamsakas. Jaimini does not so much deny God as ignore Him. 

PRACTICE OF VEDIC DHARMA-THE KEY TO HAPPINESS Dharma is enjoined by the Vedas, known as the Sruti. Its practice leads to happiness. If the Smriti does not agree with the Sruti, the former is to be ignored. The practice by virtuous men or custom comes next to the Smriti. A Hindu should lead his life in accordance With the rules of the Vedas. A Hindu mustperform Nitya Karmas like Sandhya, etc., and Naimittika Karmas during proper occasions to get salvation. These aree unconditional duties. If he fails to do these, he incurs the sin of omission (Pratyavaya Dosha). He performs Kaill!ed acti as to attain special ends. If he avoids proilibl'he ons (Nishiddha Karrnas), he will avoid hell. If   

PRACTICE OF VEDIC DHARMA-THE KEY TO HAPPINESS Dharma is enjoined by the Vedas, known as the Sruti. Its practice leads to happiness. If the Smriti does not agree with the Sruti, the former is to be ignored. The practice by virtuous men or custom comes next to the Smriti. A Hindu should lead his life in accordance With the rules of the Vedas. A Hindu mustperform Nitya Karmas like Sandhya, etc., and Naimittika Karmas during proper occasions to get salvation. These aree unconditional duties. If he fails to do these, he incurs the sin of omission (Pratyavaya Dosha). He performs Kaill!ed acti as to attain special ends. If he avoids proilibl'he ons (Nishiddha Karrnas), he will avoid hell. If