Classical Sanskrit Literature

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What is Classical Sanskrit Literature?
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Classical Sanskrit Literature refers to the body of works written in Sanskrit, generally dating from the late Vedic period to the end of the classical Sanskrit period (approximately 3rd century BCE to 8th century CE).
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Who is known as the author of 'Mahabharata'?
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Vyasa is traditionally recognized as the author of the 'Mahabharata'.
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What is the significance of Kalidasa in Sanskrit literature?
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Kalidasa is regarded as one of the greatest Sanskrit poets, known for works like 'Shakuntala' and 'Meghaduta', which exemplify the classical Sanskrit drama and poetry.
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Name an important work by Bhasa.
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An important work by Bhasa is 'Svapnavasavadattam'.
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What are the Panchatantra tales?
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The Panchatantra is a collection of ancient Indian fables, often featuring animals, with moral lessons.
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Who authored the 'Ramayana'?
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The 'Ramayana' is traditionally ascribed to the poet Valmiki.
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What is the theme of 'Bhagavad Gita'?
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The 'Bhagavad Gita' addresses the moral and philosophical dilemmas linked to duty and righteousness.
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What is the genre of 'Natya Shastra'?
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'Natya Shastra' is a treatise on performing arts, encompassing theatre, dance, and music.
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Who wrote 'Arthashastra', and what is it about?
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Kautilya (Chanakya) authored the 'Arthashastra', which is a treatise on statecraft, economics, and military strategy.
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What style is used in 'Shakuntala' by Kalidasa?
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The play 'Shakuntala' is written in classical Sanskrit, characterized by its poetic and dramatic style.
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What is unique about the 'Amarakosha'?
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The 'Amarakosha' is a thesaurus of Sanskrit, notable for its systematic cataloging of synonyms.
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Identify one major contribution of Banabhatta.
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Banabhatta's notable work is the prose romance 'Harshacharita'.
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How does 'Mrichchhakatika' stand out in Sanskrit drama?
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'Mrichchhakatika', or 'The Little Clay Cart', stands out for its social themes and humor.
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What distinguishes the Tamil epic 'Silappadikaram' from Sanskrit epics?
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'Silappadikaram', a Tamil epic, focuses more on regional cultural aspects and distinct narrative structures compared to Sanskrit epics.
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Who is the central character in the play 'Shakuntala'?
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Shakuntala is the central character, who is a young woman of extraordinary beauty and virtue.
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