Miamamsa is an extension of the Dharma with the understanding that the Dharma is the principle of cosmic order. It is the teaching of the religion of Buddha and helps us understand more that the Dharma is that which is conducive to the highest good. Mimamsa is a Sanskrit word that means "reflection" or "critical investigation". It is one of six orthodox (astika) schools of Hinduism. The school is known for its philosophical theories on the nature of dharma, based on hermeneutics of the Vedas. At the core of Mimamsa are ritualism (orthopraxy), anti-asceticism, and anti-mysticism.
Jainism is an extension of Buddhism and has a great respect for and understanding of Mahayra, yet it rejects the philosophy, and the authority of the Vedas, and is grounded in logic and experience. According to the sourcebook, there are five different kinds of jainistic knowledge. The first one is called mati which deals with recognition, memory, and induction. The second one is called sruti which states that knowledge is derived through signs, symbols, or words which also includes association, attention, understanding and naya (which means the aspects of the meaning of things). The third piece of knowledge is called avadhi which deals with direct knowledge of things at a distance in either time or space. The fourth is manahparyay which also deals with direct knowledge, but it deals with direct knowledge of the thoughts of others. The final one is called kevala which is perfect knowledge which for a lack of better understanding means all- comprehensive.
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The Final Installment (Writings in Philosophy, III)
SpiritualThis is a culmination of my writings from my final years in Undergrad. Sadly not everything that I want to put in this book is not all there, but I'm glad i was able to write it nonetheless Do enjoy -ThePurplePrince
