Question

Describe the two Sanskrit epics the Mahabharata and Ramayana.

Answer 1

Hint: The Mahabharata and the Ramayana are the two main epics of India. Both of them are written in Sanskrit, and together form the canon of Hindu scripture.

Complete answer:
Among the Hindu epics and other religious texts, the Mahabharata and Ramayana are the most famous. Among the adherents of other religions, they're also popular. The reasons for their success are almost the same.

The story of the Mahabharata tells of a family drama followed by a great war between the two groups of the same family, the Kauravas, and Pandavas. Here, we learn how to fight for the right cause. The Pandavas are dethroned by their cousin, Duryodhana, and diplomatically exiled. They are subject to humiliation and inequality at all times. Finally, they are put in a great battle to get their right. In the Mahabharata, we get to understand how much tolerance one should have, how one can fight for a justified cause, how we should respect our elders, etc.

The Ramayana is written in the most common language of the time, teaches us, in the same way, the high ideals of life. There are so many teachings of an ideal life in it. The most famous character, Rama, demonstrates how many can obey life's values. He owns all the qualities of a human being who is extremely idealistic and rational. Modestly, he follows the system. He's fighting for justice and his rights. It tells this story in a very realistic way. It seems to be a common man's story. So, until now, it has had tremendous appeal in our culture.

Note:
The Ramayana is older than the Mahabharata. The characters of the Ramayana and the Mahabharata breathe the emotions of the Indian people and from generation to generation the teachings of these two great epics are passed down.