Uttara Mimamsa is a Sanskrit term that means "a critical examination of the Vedas." In Hindu philosophy, it is one of the six traditional schools of Indian philosophy. In English, the term is usually translated as "Vedanta." Some synonyms for Uttara Mimamsa include Purva Mimamsa (which means "prior enquiry"), Vedantic philosophy, and Upanishadic philosophy. All of these terms refer to the act of questioning and examining the Hindu sacred texts known as the Vedas, particularly the philosophical and metaphysical aspects. The central aim of Uttara Mimamsa is to uncover the true meaning of the Vedas, and to understand the nature of reality in light of their teachings.