A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Purvamimamsa
This page describes Purvamimamsa which is located on page 603 of the second volume in the book: A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism by Swami Harshananda. This book, known as “a concise encyclopaedia of hinduism”, includes a vast amount of topics covering general aspects on Hinduism, but also contains important aspects regarding Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism This page contains an online preview of the full text and summarizes technical terms, as well as information if you want to buy this book.
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You can look up the meaning of the phrase “Purvamimamsa” according to 58 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
The validity of Anumana (inference) in Nyaya system [by Babu C. D]
Pramanas in Purva Mimamsa. The word Mimamsa literally means the revered thought and was originally applied to the interpretation of Vedic rituals which commanded the highest reverence. Jaimini was the founder of this system that accepts the Veda as the final authority on all questions. It provides a comprehensive method for interpreting and understanding the underlying meaning of the Veda....
Read full contents: Chapter 2.4 - Pramanas in Purva Mimamsa
The Concept of Sharira as Prameya [by Elizabeth T. Jones]
Purva Mimamsa Philosophy. The Vedas, which are believed to be told by the God Himself, contain two parts. The first part of the Vedas mainly deals with several sacred actions which are believed the instruments of attaining heaven. This Purvamimamsa School of philosophy originated with the intention to prove the authenticity of the first part of the Vedas. Jaimini was the founder of this school of thought....
Read full contents: Purva Mimamsa Philosophy
Preceptors of Advaita [by T. M. P. Mahadevan]
Mimamsachandrika: This work is an authentic exposition of the adhikaranas of the Purva-mimamsa-sutra; and this work amply testifies to the fact that Brahmananda is an authority on the Purva-mimamsa school also. Advaita-siddhanta-vidyotani: This is at once a manual and a polemical work on Advaita. The important concepts of Advaita like anirvachaniya-khyati, bhavarupajnana, avidya-nivritti and similar other concepts are dealt with....
Read full contents: 52. Brahmananda
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