Who among the following rishis composed the Gayatri Mantra?
The Gayatri Mantra, one of the most revered and widely chanted mantras in Hinduism, is attributed to Sage Vishwamitra. It is found in the Rigveda (Mandala 3.62.10) and is dedicated to Savitr, the Sun deity. Sage Vishwamitra is credited with composing this powerful mantra, which is considered to invoke the divine light and guidance of the Sun to illuminate the mind and soul.
Which of the following statements about Bharata’s Natyashastra is/are correct?
1. It is dated by scholars between the second century BCE and the second century CE.
2. It analyses theatrical spectacle as an amalgam of speech, vocal and instrumental music, gesture, mime, etc.
3. The ground it covers is less extensive than Aristotle’s Poetics, its nearest ancient Greek counterpart.
Which of the following statements is correct about Malavikagnimitram?
Statement I: It was compiled by Kalidasa.
Statement II: It describes Agnimitra, son of Pushyamitra, as belonging to the Baimbika kula and the Baudhayana Srauta Sutra represents the Baimbikayah as Kashyapas.
Name the famous literary personality who has authored the book named 'Rajatarangini'.
Who was the author of the literary work 'Ratnavali'?
