Correct option is B
The correct answer is (b) The Mahabharata
Explanation:
The Mahabharata is the longest epic poem known to humanity. It is an ancient Indian epic attributed to the sage Vyasa and consists of about 100,000 verses (shlokas) spread across 18 parvas (books or sections). This epic is not only a story of a dynastic struggle for power between the Kauravas and the Pandavas but also contains deep philosophical discourses, including the Bhagavad Gita (a conversation between Lord Krishna and the warrior Arjuna), and moral teachings.
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Here’s a breakdown of key facts about The Mahabharata:
- Length: It is over 200,000 individual verses, making it about seven times the length of the Iliad and the Odyssey combined.
- Content: The Mahabharata deals with the story of two rival families—the Kauravas and Pandavas—culminating in the epic battle of Kurukshetra. Alongside this central plot, it contains stories, legends, philosophical discourses, and teachings on dharma (righteousness), politics, duty, and morality.
- The Bhagavad Gita: One of the most important texts in Indian philosophy, the Bhagavad Gita is a 700-verse portion of the Mahabharata where Lord Krishna imparts spiritual wisdom to the prince Arjuna on the battlefield.
Comparison to the Other Options:
The Ramayana: The Ramayana, written by Valmiki, is also an ancient Indian epic but is much shorter than the Mahabharata. It consists of about 24,000 verses.
The Buddhacharita: This is a work by Ashvagosa that narrates the life of the Buddha, but it is nowhere near the length of the Mahabharata.
The Bhagavad Gita: The Bhagavad Gita is a small section (700 verses) from the Mahabharata, focusing on philosophical and spiritual discourse, but it is not the longest epic.
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