Explanation
Mahabharata, one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India, was written by Ved Vyas. Ved Vyas is considered to be the author of the Mahabharata and is also credited with compiling the Vedas, which are ancient Hindu texts.
The Mahabharata is a complex and multi-layered epic that tells the story of the struggle between two branches of a royal family for control of the kingdom of Hastinapur. It contains over 100,000 couplets and is one of the longest poems in the world. The epic is divided into 18 books or chapters, and each chapter is known as a Parva.
The Mahabharata is not just a story, but it is also a religious and philosophical text that contains many important teachings and lessons. It deals with issues such as dharma (duty), karma (action), and moksha (liberation) and has influenced Indian culture and thought for centuries.
