GK
INDIAN CULTURE
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Question
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Mahabharta
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Ramayan
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Both (A) and (B)
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None of these
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Detailed explanation-1: -It’s said that Ganesha wrote the Mahabharata, as it was recited to him by sage Vyasa (Veda Vyasa).
Detailed explanation-2: -Veda Vyasa agreed to the condition and the long dictation began. It was the longest dictation ever known. Ten million verses were recited by Vyasa which Ganesha wrote down. That’s why there is no comma to show a pause in the Mahabharata Veda Vyasa dictated.
Detailed explanation-3: -Even though Vyasa is said to be the author of the epic, the physical writing of this great work of literature is attributed to Ganesha. The story goes that Vyasa had the entire story planned out in his head but knew what a daunting task it could be to write it down.
Detailed explanation-4: -Mahabharata is the world’s largest epic, in its present form it contains eighteen chapters and thousands of verses. It tells us about the story of the Pandavas, the Kauravas, and the other important kings who were once ruled the great land known as the bharata-varsha.