Shabara
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Shabarasvamin was a significant commentator on the Mimamsa-sutra of Jaimini, a foundational text in one of the six systems of Indian philosophy known as Mimamsa. This philosophical school, also called Purva-Mimamsa or Karma-Mimamsa, focuses on interpreting the Vedas and providing a philosophical basis for Vedic ritual. Shabara's commentary elaborated on the epistemological themes of the sutras, particularly concerning the validity of experiences and the causes of error. He also critically examined Buddhist philosophy and argued for the existence of the soul. Shabarasvamin's work was followed by influential interpreters like Kumarila and Prabhakara.12
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Indian philosophyThe Purva-mimamsa-sutras and Shabara’s commentaryFor both Jaimini and Shabara (3rd century), his chief commentator, performance of the Vedic sacrifices is conducive to the attainment of heaven; both emphasize that nothing is a duty unless it is instrumental to happiness in the long run.
Read MoreFor both Jaimini and Shabara (3rd century), his chief commentator, performance of the Vedic sacrifices is conducive to the attainment of heaven; both emphasize that nothing is a duty unless it is instrumental to happiness in the long run.
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Kumarila commented on Jaimini’s sutras as well as on Shabara’s bhashya. The Varttika (critical gloss) that he wrote was commented upon by Sucharita Mishra in his Kashika (“The Shining”), by Someshvara Bhatta in his Nyayasudha (“The Nectar of Logic”), and by
Read MoreKumarila commented on Jaimini’s sutras as well as on Shabara’s bhashya. The Varttika (critical gloss) that he wrote was commented upon by Sucharita Mishra in his Kashika (“The Shining”), by Someshvara Bhatta in his Nyayasudha (“The Nectar of Logic”), and by
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