The Mahabharata in Literature

• The Mahabharata has been a focal point for many literary works in various languages and genres.
• Three of the Pañchamahākāvyās are rooted in the Mahabharata.
• Kalidasa's play Abhijñānaśākuntalam is based on the story of Shakuntala and King Dushyanta in the Mahabharata.
• Bhasa wrote seven plays based on the Mahabharata.
• In the Vana Parva, Arjuna worships Bhagava̅n Parameśvara to attain the Pāśupatāstra.
• Bhagava̅n tests Arjuna in the form of a Kira̅ta.
• Bhagava̅n gives Arjuna the Pāśupata arrow.
• Bharavi wrote the Mahakavya Kira̅ta̅rjunīyam based on this context.
• The Mahabharata is a significant source of inspiration for literature.
• The Mahabharata's influence extends beyond Sanskrit literature.

Discover the vast literary influence of the Mahabharata in this quiz! From the Pañchamahākāvyās to Kalidasa's Abhijñānaśākuntalam, delve into the various works rooted in this epic tale. Test your knowledge on Bhasa's plays, Arjuna's journey to attain the Pāśupatāstra, and the Mahakavya Kira̅ta̅r