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===Importance in Semantics===

===Importance in Semantics===

One of the primary aims of Mimamsa, as a branch of learning, is to resolve the relation of speech with thought. The Mimamsa in this respect serves as a necessary complement to [[Vyakarana Vedanga (व्याकरणवेदाङ्गम्)|Vyakarana (व्याकरणम्)]] or grammar. Mimamsa involves a great deal of discussion relating to social or folk psychology. This psychological inquiry contains much that is valuable for the modern science of semantics (branch of knowledge dealing with meaning in relation to linguistic forms).<ref name=":1" />

One of the primary aims of Mimamsa, as a branch of learning, is to resolve the relation of speech with thought. The Mimamsa in this respect serves as a necessary complement to [[Vyakarana Vedanga (व्याकरणवेदाङ्गम्)|Vyakarana (व्याकरणम्)]] or grammar. Mimamsa involves a great deal of discussion relating to social or folk psychology. This psychological inquiry contains much that is valuable for the modern science of semantics (branch of knowledge dealing with meaning in relation to linguistic forms).<ref name=":1" />

The laws of interpretation formulated by Jaimini and his succesors are quite general and they are applicable as much to works outside the Veda as to that ancient text. They are widely used for arriving at the right interpretation of all old texts, particularly Dharmasastras (धर्मशास्त्राः, legal treatises), though they were formulated to help interpret religious acts mentioned in the Vedas.<ref name=":1" /><ref name="LCHI-Rama_Jois-Pt6Ch1">Justice M. Rama Jois, ''Legal and Constitutional History of India'' (2016), Part 6, Chapter 1, Pages 434</ref>

Many of the examples in Jaimini's text are based on Karmakanda (कर्मकाण्डः, religious rituals) that existed in his time. The later generations hence found difficulty in understanding the original text. Sabara Bhashya which is considered an authoritative commentary helps overcoming this impediment.

In the ancient Nyaya Vyavastha (न्यायव्यवस्था, legal system), knowledge of Mimamsa was prescribed as an essential for a judge. Further, the post of a Mimamsa scholar was recognised in the ten member legislative council proposed by [[Manusmrti (मनुस्मृतिः)|Manu Smrti (मनुस्मृतिः)]]. Jaimini's method of interpretation is based on three debts that every human owes.<ref name="LCHI-Rama_Jois-Pt6Ch1"/>

In the ancient Nyaya Vyavastha (न्यायव्यवस्था, legal system), knowledge of Mimamsa was prescribed as an essential for a judge. Further, a post for Mimamsa scholar was recognised in the ten member legislative council proposed by [[Manusmrti (मनुस्मृतिः)|Manu Smrti (मनुस्मृतिः)]]. Jaimini's method of interpretation is based on three debts that every human owes.<ref name="LCHI-Rama_Jois-Pt6Ch1"/>

# Devaruna (देवऋुणम्)

# '''Devaruna (देवऋुणम्)'''. This literally translates to debt due to god and is satisfied by performing ''sacrifice''. The word sacrifice must not be misinterpreted. At every stage of life, a human must perform certain sacrifice to move forth spiritually (e.g. a Bramhachari (ब्रम्हचारिः) must sacrifice worldly pleasures).

# Rshiruna (ऋषिऋुणम्)

# '''Rshiruna (ऋषिऋुणम्)'''. The debt due to Rshis (hindi) is paid by acquiring knowledge. Every person must acquire knowledge pertaining to his/her work.

# Pitruruna (पितृऋुणम्)

# '''Pitruruna (पितृऋुणम्)'''. The debt due to forefathers is to be satisfied by maintaining a family and cherishing the family name.

==Jaimini's Mimamsa Sutra and its Bhasyas==

==Jaimini's Mimamsa Sutra and its Bhasyas==