Mimamsa is a school of Indian philosophy that focuses on the interpretation of Vedic texts and the role of language in understanding the world.

In Mimamsa, language is primarily seen as a tool for performing rituals and achieving desired outcomes.

Sphota is a concept in Indian philosophy that refers to the word as a meaning, rather than a mere sound or a combination of sounds.

Udayana is a philosopher known for his theory of apohavada, which states that words convey meaning by negating other possibilities.

Anvaya-vyatireka is a method of logical reasoning in Indian philosophy that involves establishing a causal relationship between two factors by observing their presence or absence in different cases.

Adi Shankara is a philosopher known for his theory of sabdabrahman, which states that the ultimate reality is the word or Brahman.

Dhvani is a concept in Indian aesthetics that refers to the implied or suggested meaning of a word or phrase, beyond its literal meaning.

Bharata Muni is a philosopher known for his theory of rasa, which refers to the aesthetic experience or emotional response evoked by a work of art.

Alamkara is a concept in Indian poetics that refers to the use of figurative language, such as metaphors, similes, and personification, to enhance the beauty and expressiveness of a literary work.

Bhartrihari is a philosopher known for his theory of vakyartha, which states that the meaning of a sentence is not simply the sum of the meanings of its individual words, but rather a holistic and contextual understanding.

Pratibha is a concept in Indian aesthetics that refers to the creative genius or innate talent of an artist or poet.

Abhinavagupta is a philosopher known for his theory of ananda-vada, which states that the ultimate goal of art is to evoke aesthetic bliss or ananda in the audience.

Rasa-dhvani is a concept in Indian aesthetics that refers to the combination of rasa (aesthetic experience) and dhvani (implied meaning) in a literary work.

Anandavardhana is a philosopher known for his theory of dhvani-kavyavada, which states that the primary goal of poetry is to evoke dhvani or implied meaning, rather than simply conveying a literal message.

Riti is a concept in Indian poetics that refers to the style of a literary work, including its use of language, imagery, and rhetorical devices.