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Mimamsa Darshana (मीमांसादर्शनम्) (view source)
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Shri Hiriyanna differs from above conclusions. He maintains that Mimamsa is more than a critical commentary on [[Brahmana (ब्राह्मणम्)|Brahmanas]]. Mimamsa doctrine exhibits an important change viz. the subordination of the idea of sacrifice itself to that of the attainment of Moksa. This important change might have been brought about by the later Mimaskas, to bring this philosophy in line with other systems of thoughts and not let it remain a mere liturgical discussion focusing only on rites. <ref name=":1" />
Shri Hiriyanna differs from above conclusions. He maintains that Mimamsa is more than a critical commentary on [[Brahmana (ब्राह्मणम्)|Brahmanas]]. Mimamsa doctrine exhibits an important change viz. the subordination of the idea of sacrifice itself to that of the attainment of Moksa. This important change might have been brought about by the later Mimaskas, to bring this philosophy in line with other systems of thoughts and not let it remain a mere liturgical discussion focusing only on rites. <ref name=":1" />
Shri Hiriyanna writes:"The spirit of the Brahmanas was to supersede the simple nature worship of the Samhitas, '''The spirit of the fully developed Mimamsa is to supersede ritualism as taught in [[Brahmana (ब्राह्मणम्)|Brahmanas]]''' and later systematized in Srouta Sutras. But the supersession in neither stage is complete and so Mimamsa is now known as as an admixture of the rational and dogmatic, the natural and the supernatural and the heterodox and the orthodox.<ref>Hiriyanna, M., Outlines of Indian Philosophy, Page 300</ref>
Shri Hiriyanna writes:"The spirit of the Brahmanas was to supersede the simple nature worship of the Samhitas, '''The spirit of the fully developed Mimamsa is to supersede ritualism as taught in [[Brahmana (ब्राह्मणम्)|Brahmanas]]''' and later systematized in Srouta Sutras. But the supersession in neither stage is complete and so Mimamsa is now known as as an admixture of the rational and dogmatic, the natural and the supernatural and the heterodox and the orthodox.<ref name=":2">Hiriyanna, M., Outlines of Indian Philosophy, Page 300</ref>
Jaimini systematised the rules of Mimamsa and established their validity in his work. The rules of Mimamsa are very important for the interpretation of the Hindu Law. The Mimamsa Sutras of Jaimini give a detailed description of the different sacrifices and their purposes, the doctrine of '''Apurva''', and also some philosophical propositions. There are twelve chapters in total.<ref name=":0" />
Jaimini systematised the rules of Mimamsa and established their validity in his work. The rules of Mimamsa are very important for the interpretation of the Hindu Law. The Mimamsa Sutras of Jaimini give a detailed description of the different sacrifices and their purposes, the doctrine of '''Apurva''', and also some philosophical propositions. There are twelve chapters in total.<ref name=":0" />
== Jaimini's Mimamsa Sutra and its Bhasyas ==
== Jaimini's Mimamsa Sutra and its Bhasyas ==
The main source of authority in regard to Mimamsa is Jaimini's Mimamsa-Sutra. It may be mentioned that though Jaimini's work is considered to be the earliest compiled work, the Mimamsa system is much older. References to Mimamsa system are found in Dharma-Sutras as well as in the Mahabhasya of Patanjali.<ref name=":2" />
The Sutras are considerably over 2500 in number and are divided into twelve chapters with sixty sub-sections in all. There are about a thousand topics discussed so this work by Jaimini is by far the biggest of the philosophical Sutras.
According to Jaimini, performance of the actions that are enjoined in the Vedas is the Sadhana or means for attaining heaven. The cause of bondage is the performance of Nishiddha Karmas or prohibited actions. The self is Jada-Chetana, a combination of insentiency and intelligence. Souls are countless. The soul is doer and enjoyer. It is all-pervading. Jaimini does not believe in the creation of the world. He believes in grades of happiness in heaven and in Sadachara or right conduct, viz., ''Satyam Vada'' (Speak the truth), ''Dharmam Chara'' (Perform duty).<ref name=":0" />
According to Jaimini, performance of the actions that are enjoined in the Vedas is the Sadhana or means for attaining heaven. The cause of bondage is the performance of Nishiddha Karmas or prohibited actions. The self is Jada-Chetana, a combination of insentiency and intelligence. Souls are countless. The soul is doer and enjoyer. It is all-pervading. Jaimini does not believe in the creation of the world. He believes in grades of happiness in heaven and in Sadachara or right conduct, viz., ''Satyam Vada'' (Speak the truth), ''Dharmam Chara'' (Perform duty).<ref name=":0" />