• The Mahabharata is one of the greatest & widely acclaimed epics of India. It centers on– the power struggle b/w the two sets of paternal first cousins Kauravas & Pandavas. It is in - depth commentary about not only the warring princes, but also about ethics, statecraft, love & loyalty. The Mahabharata was composed by Shri Krishna Dwaipayana called Sage Vyasa. He was the son of Sage Parashara , & Satyavati, who became the wife of king Shantanu.
• Ved Vyasa, was a literary genius. He is the editor of the four vedas – Rigveda, Samaveda, Yajurveda and Atharvaveda. He witnessed- tragic end of the Kurus, and it occured to him that this story should be written down in form of, a grand narrative. But, he didn't know anyone, who was skilled enough to put down in writing, the greatest epic/Mahakavya as he had envisioned. He found himself puzzled & clueless, so he invoked Lord Brahma – the creator of whole universe. When he appeared, he told him about his problem & asked him for guidance. Lord Brahma suggested him the name of LordGanesha as it is impossible for any human being to perform this daunting task. On Brahma's suggestion , sage Vyasa, requested Lord Ganesha for the same. But, he agreed to him, only on a condition that - "While dictating it to me , you shall not let my pen pause, even for a moment" He was momentarily taken ab —ack but he recovered quickly. Ved Vyasa, too put forth condition that "As per the condition , you will not write down any verse , without understanding it's meaning completely. " As both agreed, to each other's conditions, they began the composition of the Mahabharata – one of the great masterpieces in verse of all times in the history of mankind.
• The Mahabharata, was originally writen in classic Sanskrit.. It embodies a unique fusion of history, & imagination , which merits comparison ,with a few words in any language composed - since dawn of human civilisation till date. The greatest epic start with description of early king, of the Kuru dynasty.
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