In the illustration from a Persian translation of the Mahabharata, who is depicted as the scribe transcribing the text dictated by Vyasa?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The illustration depicts Lord Ganesha in the role of a scribe, transcribing the text dictated by Vyasa, as per tradition. This particular artwork comes from a Persian translation of the Mahabharata, dated around 1740-50.