Hindu Philosophy of Religion: Part II: Mimamsa Sutra of Jaimini

Contents: Editors Note. Preface. Abbreviations. Transliteration chart. Introduction. 1. The problem of the sacred books. 2. The secret of the sacred books. 3. The systems of Hindu philosophy. 4. The Sankhya system. 5. Observations on the Sankhya. 6. The Nyaya system. 7. The vaisesika system. 8. The Mimamsa. 9. The yoga system. 10. The Vedanta system. 11. Science, philosophy, religion. 12. The systems of religion. 13. The essential idea of the sacred books. 14. The ten incarnations of Visnu. 15. The essence of Hinduism. 16. The character of Sanskrit. Index.

"This book talks about the philosophy of Hindu religion through various aspects such as sacred book like Rg Veda, Sama Veda, Yajur Veda and Atharva Veda. The book also talks about division of Vedas, Sruti and Smrti.

The Sankhya system of philosophy and the observations on the Sankhya have also been discussed. The Nyaya system, Vaisesika system, Mimamsa, the Yoga system also carroborate the philosophy of Hindu religion.

This book also speaks about the Vedanta system and the tem incarnations of Visnu and explains the philosophy of Hindu religion therewith.

The Vedas, as the Mimamsa tells us, contain an account of the laws of nature. The Upanisads are said to be an exposition of the secret doctrine of the Vedas.

On the whole, this book explains the Hindu philosophy of religion touching about every aspect.

The language and the presentation of the book will Artainly wake it useful and readable." (jacket)