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U.P.P.C.S. Prelims 1997

Philosophical Schools of India

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The theory of Karma is related with:

Solution & Analysis

Answer: B

Concept While most Indian schools accept the general law of Karma, the Mimansa school specifically developed it into a rigorous system regarding the efficacy of Vedic rituals.

Explanation Mimansa (Karma-Mimansa) posits that the universe is governed by the law of moral action. Performing a sacrifice (Karma) produces an invisible potency (Apurva) that inevitably brings about the desired result in the future.

Logical Breakup
Logic 1: Option B is correct. Mimansa is primarily the philosophy of 'action' (Karma), focusing on the precise execution of Vedic commands to earn spiritual merit.
Logic 2: While Vedanta (C) focuses on knowledge (Gyan) and Nyaya (A) on logic, Mimansa is the school where the mechanics of Karma/Ritual are the central theme.

Active Recall

Question

What is 'Apurva' in Mimansa philosophy?

Answer

It is the unseen link or 'unprecedented' force created by a ritual act that stays with the soul to produce its fruit at a later time.

Core Insight

Mimansa emphasizes that the world is self-sustaining and moral through the power of Karma, often without needing a creator God to oversee the results.

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