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What did the team find regarding the Sanskrit versions of the Mahabharata from different regions? |
They were all identical, without any variations. They contained some common elements but also significant regional variations. They were inconsistent and did not have common elements. They were completely different stories with no similarities. |
They contained some common elements but also significant regional variations. |
In 1919, a momentous scholarly undertaking was initiated under the leadership of the renowned Indian Sanskritist, V.S. Sukthankar. The objective was to create a critical edition of the Mahabharata, an ambitious project that involved a team of numerous scholars. Their efforts commenced with the collection of Sanskrit manuscripts of the epic, penned in diverse scripts, from various regions across the country. |