An insight into Purva Mimamsa Darshana and its conceptual comparison to Ayurveda

Abstract

Darshana addresses the philosophical elements by which they direct one to the reality and various other principles of life. Purva Mimamsa Darshana one among the Shad Darshana (Six philosophies), emphasise on the basic principles of Veda and the achievement of the ultimate goal through their practice. Understanding their principles and concepts paves way to clarify and enhance the knowledge regarding various concepts from Ayurveda. Purva Mimamsa propagates Dharma (laws/duty) and emphasise Karma (deeds), hence also called as Karma Mimamsa. This Darshana explains various concepts such as Pramanas (means of acquiring knowledge), Karma and its types, Atma (soul), Moksha (salvation) etc. where, few of these ideas diverge somewhat from those in Ayurveda, while others add clarity. Here, this article deals with Purvamimamsa Darshana which emphasises more on the basic principles of the Vedas and their matters in its support. Hence, through this article an attempt has been made to review and understand the concepts of Purva Mimamsa and its comparison to concepts in Ayurveda.