As per the tradition, what was the role of the deity shown in the centre of the picture in Mahabharata? |
Charioteer of Arjuna Scribe of Mahabharata Father of the Pandavas Guide to the Pandavas |
Scribe of Mahabharata |
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. |