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The Purva Mimamsa Sutras of Jaimin is one of the most important ancient Hindi philosophical texts. It forms the basis o Mimamsa, the earliest of the six orthodox), schools (Dars'anas) of Indian Philosophy The complete work is divided into twelve adhydyces (chapters) which are further divided into sixtypadas (sections). The text provids rules for the interpretation of the Vedas and also provides philosophical justifications for the observance of Vedic rituals, by offering meaning and significance of Vedic rituals to attain Moksha. Jaimini, in his Mimamsa Sutra, presents material activity and its results as the whole of reality. He and later proponents of Karma-mimamsa philosophy teach that material existence is endless, that there is no liberation. For Mimathsas, the cycle of karma is perpetual, and the best one can aim for is higher birth among the Devas. Therefore, they hold that the whole purpose of the Vedas is to engage human beings in rituals for creating good karma, and consequently the mature soul's prime responsibility is to ascertain the exact meaning of the Vedas' sacrificial injunctions and to execute them. The present book, in addition to original Sutras, includes English translation and an exhaustive commentary in English by Sir Ganganath Jha of first 3 Adhyayas of Mimcirnsei Sutras of Jaimini. It also contains an alphabetical index of Sutras at the end for the benefit of readers.