Question

Who is the writer of the Mimamsasutra?

• A. Gautama
• B. Jaimini
• C. Baadrayana
• D. Shabarswami

Hint:

Jaimini’s Mimamsasutra serves as the philosophical groundwork for the Purva Mimamsa school, emphasizing the authority of the Vedas in guiding human actions.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The Mimamsasutra was written by the sage Jaimini. This foundational text forms the basis of the Purva Mimamsa philosophy, which emphasizes the ritualistic aspects of the Vedas. Jaimini’s work provides a detailed exposition of dharma (duty) as interpreted through the Vedic texts, focusing on the performance of Vedic sacrifices and the principles underlying them.