Who wrote the Ramayana and Mahabharatha?

 

The Ramayana and Mahabharata are two of the most important and revered epics of ancient India.

 

The authorship of the Ramayana is traditionally attributed to the sage Valmiki, who wrote the epic poem around 500 BC. should have written The Ramayana is the story of an exiled prince, Rama, who embarks on a journey to save his wife, Sita, from the demon king, Ravana. The epic has been widely translated and adapted into various regional languages ​​and art forms, and remains a popular story in Hindu culture.

 

Mahabharata, on the other hand, is much longer and more complex than the Ramayana. It is traditionally attributed to the sage Vyasa, who wrote epics around 400 BC. It is said to have been written by the sage Vyasa

The Mahabharata is the story of a family feud between the Kuru and the Pandavas, leading to a great war that culminates in the Pandavas' victory. Besides the history of war, the Mahabharata also contains numerous philosophical and ethical teachings, such as the famous Bhagavad his Gita.

 

Valmiki and Vyasa are traditionally credited as authors of these epics, but it is important to note that the text itself underwent many revisions and additions over the centuries. Additionally, there are various regional versions and retellings of these epics, each with its own variations and interpretations. 


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