What is 'Apurva' in Mimansa philosophy?

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.

Philosophical Schools of India

UPSC Archival Analysis

Q: The theory of Karma is related with:

The Theory of Karma is most centrally related to the Mimansa school of philosophy. This school teaches that performing Vedic rituals creates an invisible force that brings about future results.

Exam Year

1997

Evidence Source

Link

ID: HIS_PHI_1997_78 Ref: A History of Indian Philosophy by Surendranath Dasgupta