Practicing Success
Who among the following is supposed to compile both the Puranas and the Mahabharata? |
Sage Vasishtha Sage Bharadwaja Sage Vyasa Sage Valmiki |
Sage Vyasa |
The correct answer is Option 3- Sage Vyasa Sage Vyasa is supposed to have compiled both the Puranas and the Mahabharata. He is also credited with dividing the Vedas into four parts. Vyasa is a revered figure in Hinduism, and he is often depicted as an old man with a white beard and a flowing robe. He is often shown seated on a deerskin, meditating or writing. The Puranas are a collection of eighteen Hindu scriptures that contain stories about deities, cosmology, and philosophy. The Mahabharata is an epic poem that tells the story of the Kurukshetra War, a fratricidal war between two groups of cousins, the Pandavas and the Kauravas. It is important to note that the Puranas and the Mahabharata are complex works with a long history of development. It is likely that they were compiled by many different authors over the centuries. However, Vyasa is traditionally credited with being the primary compiler of both works. The others mentioned are also important figures in Hinduism. Sage Vasishtha was a teacher and spiritual advisor to the Ramayana hero Rama. Sage Bharadwaja was a teacher and spiritual advisor to the Pandavas in the Mahabharata. Sage Valmiki is the author of the Ramayana. |