Uttara Mīmāṃsā is a school of Indian philosophy that focuses on the study of the Brahmanas and Upanishads, which are ancient texts that explore the nature of reality and the self. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the ultimate purpose of life and the relationship between the individual soul (Atman) and the universal soul (Brahman). This philosophical system is often associated with the teachings of Adi Shankaracharya, who advocated for non-dualism, asserting that the individual self is fundamentally the same as the ultimate reality. Uttara Mīmāṃsā plays a crucial role in the broader context of Vedanta, influencing various spiritual and philosophical discussions in Hinduism.