Mimamsamanjari

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The present work written in lucid Sanskrit deals with various concepts pertaining to Mimamsa philosophy, besides general and technical issues on epistemology. The significance of each pramana has been discussed according to various other systems with suitable examples. The categories (padarthas) accepted in the Mimamsa system have also been described with their variations compared to other systems of philosophy. The basic tenets of Mimamsa and the doctrine, etc. are justified. Besides describing the position of Mimamsa School, among the other philosophical systems of India, the sub-schools of Mimamsa system are also discussed in detail. The technical terms of this system are explained with their meaning. This book also describes the authors, texts, commentaries and super-commentaries, etc. in Mimamsa philosophy starting from the sutras of sage Jaimini till date in an alphabetical order. The chronological list of authors and texts has also been provided separately. Detailed illustrations are added for an easy understanding. Some of the maxims related to this system are also explained in this work.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR R. Thangaswami Sarma

R. Thangaswami Sarma (b. 1924) is a traditional Sanskrit scholar specializing in Nyaya, Vedants, Mumamsa and Vyakarana with several years of postgraduate teaching experience and research work. He has published a large number of books and has also edited several texts in Sanskrit, English, Tamil as well as in hindi. He was honoured by Sri Sankaracharyas of Kanchi and Sringeri for his contributions to popularizing Sanskrit language. He is also the recipient of the Certificate of Honour for Sanskrit by the President of India. At present he is Honorary Professorat Adyar Library and Research Centre, Madras.

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Title
Mimamsamanjari
Author
Edition
1st. Ed.
Publisher
ISBN
8185636249
Length
xviii+298p., Index; 25cm.
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