According to the Mimamsa school of Indian philosophy, consciousness is an inherent property of the self, which is a distinct and eternal entity.

The Mimamsa school defines the self as the pure consciousness that underlies all experience, and which is distinct from the body, the mind, and the intellect.

The Mimamsa school holds that consciousness is a property of the self, and that the self is the source of consciousness.

The Mimamsa school explains the different states of consciousness, such as waking, dreaming, and deep sleep, as being caused by changes in the self.

The ultimate goal of the Mimamsa philosophy of consciousness is to achieve liberation from the cycle of rebirth, which is the goal of all Indian philosophical schools.

Bhartrihari is known for his theory of 'sphota', which is the idea that words have a single, indivisible meaning that is revealed through the process of understanding.

The Mimamsa school holds that language is a tool for expressing consciousness, and that it is not a necessary condition for consciousness.

Prabhakara is known for his theory of 'anvaya-vyatireka', which is a method of logical inference that is used to establish the relationship between words and their meanings.

The Mimamsa school holds that reality is ultimately composed of both consciousness and matter, and that these two aspects of reality are inseparable.

Kumarila Bhatta is known for his theory of 'apoha', which is the idea that words have meaning by negating other words.

The Mimamsa school holds that consciousness and the external world are separate but interact with each other through the process of perception.

Jaimini is known for his theory of 'arthapatti', which is a method of logical inference that is used to establish the existence of something that is not directly observable.

The Mimamsa school holds that the self is a combination of both permanent and changing aspects, with the permanent aspect being the pure consciousness and the changing aspect being the mind and the intellect.

Shabara is known for his theory of 'tarka', which is a method of logical reasoning that is used to establish the validity of an argument.

The Mimamsa school holds that the mind is a necessary condition for consciousness, but that it is not the source of consciousness.