The philosophical systems of Mimāmsā and Vedānta are closely related to each other and are in some ways inter-dependent and complementary. The teachings of Vedānta may be said to have their roots in the fertile soil of Mimāmsā. Mimāmsā emphasis the teachings of Veda in the light of rituals, while VE emphasis the teachings of the Veda in the light of knowledge. Traditionally Mimāmsā called Purva-Mimāmsā meaning the initial teachings of the Veda and Vedānta is called Uttara-Mimāmsā meaning the later of higher teachings of the Veda. Vedānta means ‘the end of the Vedas’. In ancient times an Indian student’s education was not complete until he or she received instruction in the Upanishads. A mere study of the Veda is not sufficient to reach his goal. Rather, a student needs to realize its teachings experientially.

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