Mimasa, Mīmāsa: 2 definitions
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Mimasa means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
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Sanskrit dictionary
: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary (S)Mīmāsa (मीमा�) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit word: īṃs.
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम� (ṃsṛt), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
Nepali dictionary
: unoes: Nepali-English DictionaryMimasaa is another spelling for मीमांस� [īṃs].—n. 1. deep reflection; inquiry; examination; investigation; 2. name of one of the six chief Darsanas (दर्श� [岹śԲ] ) of systems of Indian philosophy; It was originally divided into systems: the पूर्वमीमांस� [pūrvaīṃs ] and कर्ममीमांस� [karmaīṃs ] founded by Jaimini; and the उत्तरमीमांस� [uttaraīṃs ] or ब्रह्ममीमांस� [brahmaīṃs ] ascribed to Badarayana; but the two systems have very little in common between them; the first concerning itself chiefly with the correct interpretation of the ritual of the Veda and the settlement of dubious points in regard to Vedic texts; and the letter dealing chiefly with the nature of Brahma or the supreme spirit;
Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Mimasaakaar, Mimasaatmak, Mimasak, Mimasamulak, Mimasan, Mimasasutra.
Full-text: Shabdaarth-mimasaa, Shabdartha-mimamsa, Mimamsa, Vimamsa, Mimasasutra.
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Search found 4 books and stories containing Mimasa, Mīmāsa, Mimasaa; (plurals include: Mimasas, Mīmāsas, Mimasaas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Nyaya theory of Knowledge (by Satischandra Chatterjee)
Part 2 - Other systems on the nature and forms of Sabda (testimony) < [Chapter 17 - The nature and classification of Sabda (testimony)]
Glories of India (Culture and Civilization) (by Prasanna Kumar Acharya)
Introduction to the Nyaya-sutra of Gautama < [Chapter 7 - Original literatures]
Introduction to Darshana (Moksha-shastra) < [Chapter 7 - Original literatures]
Ashramas (student-life) in ancient India < [Chapter 1 - Family life of Sacraments and Sacrifices]
Nyaya-Vaisheshika (critical and historical study) (by Aruna Rani)
2. The Systems of Indian Philosophy < [Chapter 1 - Introduction]
Yoga and its integration in modern education < [Volume 6 (issue 3), Jan-Mar 1987]