The Mimamsa School

Description: The Mimamsa School is one of the six orthodox schools of Indian philosophy. It is based on the Vedas, the oldest sacred texts of Hinduism. The Mimamsa School focuses on the interpretation of the Vedas and the development of rituals and ceremonies that are prescribed in the Vedas.
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What is the central text of the Mimamsa School?

  1. The Vedas

  2. The Upanishads

  3. The Bhagavad Gita

  4. The Yoga Sutras


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Vedas are the oldest sacred texts of Hinduism and are considered to be the foundation of the Mimamsa School.

What is the primary goal of the Mimamsa School?

  1. To attain moksha (liberation)

  2. To understand the nature of reality

  3. To develop rituals and ceremonies

  4. To promote social harmony


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Mimamsa School focuses on the interpretation of the Vedas and the development of rituals and ceremonies that are prescribed in the Vedas.

Who is considered to be the founder of the Mimamsa School?

  1. Jaimini

  2. Badarayana

  3. Shankara

  4. Ramanuja


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jaimini is considered to be the founder of the Mimamsa School. He wrote the Mimamsa Sutras, which are the foundational text of the school.

What is the main method of inquiry used by the Mimamsa School?

  1. Meditation

  2. Dialectic

  3. Hermeneutics

  4. Phenomenology


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Mimamsa School uses hermeneutics, or the interpretation of texts, as its main method of inquiry.

What is the primary focus of the Mimamsa School's rituals and ceremonies?

  1. Attaining moksha (liberation)

  2. Understanding the nature of reality

  3. Promoting social harmony

  4. Fulfilling the desires of the gods


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Mimamsa School's rituals and ceremonies are primarily focused on fulfilling the desires of the gods.

What is the concept of dharma in the Mimamsa School?

  1. The moral order of the universe

  2. The path to moksha (liberation)

  3. The duties and obligations of an individual

  4. The nature of reality


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In the Mimamsa School, dharma refers to the duties and obligations of an individual as prescribed in the Vedas.

What is the concept of karma in the Mimamsa School?

  1. The law of cause and effect

  2. The accumulation of good and bad deeds

  3. The cycle of birth and rebirth

  4. The nature of the soul


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In the Mimamsa School, karma refers to the law of cause and effect, where actions have consequences.

What is the concept of moksha (liberation) in the Mimamsa School?

  1. The ultimate goal of human life

  2. The state of being free from suffering

  3. The union of the individual soul with the universal soul

  4. The attainment of perfect knowledge


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In the Mimamsa School, moksha refers to the state of being free from suffering.

What is the relationship between the Mimamsa School and other schools of Indian philosophy?

  1. It is opposed to all other schools

  2. It is compatible with some schools but not others

  3. It is independent of all other schools

  4. It is the foundation of all other schools


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Mimamsa School is compatible with some schools of Indian philosophy, such as the Nyaya School, but not others, such as the Advaita Vedanta School.

What is the legacy of the Mimamsa School?

  1. It has had a significant impact on Indian culture and society

  2. It has been largely forgotten

  3. It has been revived in recent years

  4. It has been absorbed into other schools of Indian philosophy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Mimamsa School has had a significant impact on Indian culture and society, particularly in the areas of law, politics, and religion.

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