According to the Mimamsa system of philosophy, liberation is possible by means of
A
Jnana
B
Bhakti
C
Yoga
D
Karma
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation
1. The Mimamsa school is one of the six major orthodox (astika) schools of Hindu philosophy.
2. Its primary focus is on the exegesis of the Vedas and the justification of Vedic ritual.
3. According to the Mimamsa system, the Vedas are eternal and infallible, and the performance of prescribed Vedic rituals (Karma) is the primary means to attain dharma (duty/righteousness) and ultimately liberation (moksha), often understood in Mimamsa as reaching heaven or achieving desired results through rituals.
4. While later Mimamsa thinkers incorporated ideas related to knowledge (Jnana), the core emphasis remained on action (Karma) as enjoined by the Vedas.
5. Bhakti (devotion) is central to schools like Vaishnavism and Shaivism, and Yoga is a distinct school focusing on meditative practices.