Question

Which work is considered the standard work on Sanskrit grammar?

• A. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> The Ashtadhyayi
• B. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> The Mahabhasya
• C. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> The Arthashastra
• D. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> The Upanishads

Answer 1

The correct option is A <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> The Ashtadhyayi

The Ashtadhyayi, written by grammarian Panini, is considered the standard work on Sanskrit grammar. Patanjali wrote Mahabhashya. It explains the principles given in Panini's Ashtadhyayi.