Question

Briefly describe the two Sanskrit Epics.

Answer 1

The two Sanskrit Epics were Ramayana and Mahabharata.

- Ramayana was written by Valmiki. It is the story about Prince Rama of Kosala,

- He was sent to exile his wife Sita was abducted by Ravana.

- Rama fought a battle with Ravana. In this, he was supported by his brother Lakshman and Hanuman.

- After victory, he returned to Ayodhya.

- Mahabharata was the story of the war between Kauravas and Pandavas. It was to gain control of Hastinapur.

- It was written by Ved Vyasa. Bhagavad Gita is included in the Mahabharata.