Which of the following Sanskrit works has taken up their theme from the Mahabharata? Select the correct answer from the codes given below: 1. Naishdhiyacharita 2. Kiratarjuniyam 3. Sisupalavadha 4. Dasakumaracharita ** Code:**
R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2016
A. 2 and 3
B. 2, 3 and 4
C. 1 and 3
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer: 1, 2 and 3
Option d is the correct answer.
Naishadhiyacharita is a Sanskrit epic poem by Sriharsha that narrates the story of Nala and Damayanti, which is a part of the Vana Parva of the Mahabharata.
Kiratarjuniyam is a Sanskrit epic poem by Bharavi that narrates the combat between Arjuna and Lord Shiva in the guise of a hunter, which is a part of the Aranya Parva of the Mahabharata.
Sisupalavadha is a Sanskrit epic poem by Magha that describes the slaying of Sisupala by Krishna at Yudhishthira's Rajasuya sacrifice, which is a part of the Sabha Parva of the Mahabharata.
Dasakumaracharita is a Sanskrit prose work by Dandin that tells the adventures of ten young princes, which is not related to the Mahabharata.