Practicing Success
What are the didactic sections of the Mahabharata primarily about? |
Historical events and battles. Stories of gods and goddesses. Social norms and prescriptions. Mythological tales of creation. |
Social norms and prescriptions. |
The version of the Mahabharata we have been examining is in Sanskrit, although there are also versions in other languages. Nevertheless, the Sanskrit used in the Mahabharata is less complex than that found in the Vedas or prashastis, making it likely that it was widely understood by many. |