Mimamsa interpretation of Vedic Injunctions (Vidhi)
by Shreebas Debnath | 2018 | 68,763 words
This page relates 鈥楧ifference between Utpattividhi and Gunavidhi鈥� of the study on the Mimamsa theory of interpretation of Vedic Injunctions (vidhi). The Mimamsakas (such as Jaimini, Shabara, etc.) and the Mimamsa philosophy emphasizes on the Karmakanda (the ritualistic aspect of the Veda). Accordingly to Mimamsa, a careful study of the Veda is necessary in order to properly understand dharma (religious and spiritual achievement鈥攖he ideal of human life).
Chapter 3.1 - Difference between Utpattividhi and Gu峁嘺vidhi
The utpattividhi directly lays down an action. It does not depend on any other injunction. But in 驳耻峁嘺惫颈诲丑颈 the meaning of root i.e. sacrifice is obtained from an utpattividhi. Some qualities like substances etc. are laid down for that sacrifice.
For example,
鈥�dadhn膩 juhoti鈥�
(He should sacrifice with curd).
In this injunction curd is laid down for offering of oblation in fire. The oblation is obtained from another injunction i.e.
鈥�补驳苍颈丑辞迟谤补峁� 箩耻丑耻测腻迟鈥�
(He should sacrifice by Agnihotra).
So, the injunction 鈥�dadhn膩 juhoti鈥� means 鈥楬e should accomplish oblation with curd.鈥� So, here the previous oblation (agnihotrahoma) is re-stated. Homa (offering of oblation) is here 耻诲诲别艣测补 (the thing to which something is laid down) and curd is vidheya (the thing which is laid down for another thing or action). Everywhere vidheya is related to 产丑腻惫补苍腻 as the instrumental case (办补谤补峁嘺迟惫别苍补) and 耻诲诲别艣测补 is related to 产丑腻惫补苍腻 as the accusative case (karatvena). This is a general rule. So, curd takes the instrumental case because it is laid down.
The 驳耻峁嘺惫颈诲丑颈 is also called viniyogavidhi.