Different philosophical systems accept various means of attaining cognition according to
their systemic frameworks. Accordingly, the notions of validity and invalidity of
cognitions, and the means of determining them vary in the individual philosophical
systems. In the present paper, we concentrate our study only on Prābhākara Mīmāṁsā
philosophy, regarding the above. The Prābhākara system considers knowledge to be selfexpressive
and self-evident. That is, knowledge manifests itself on its production, and
cognition as such is intrinsically valid. Such an epistemological claim requires
philosophical investigation. Further, the question arises that, since knowledge as such is
intrinsically authentic, then from such an epistemological position, how error is accounted
for, as encountered in our everyday life. The paper in concern aims at delving into the said
issues with a critical approach.
