Question

Which of the following is a characteristic of the narrative sections of the Mahabharata?

• A. They contain economic descriptions
• B. They contain compiled stories
• C. They describe cultural rituals
• D. They are philosophical discussions

Hint:

When studying the Mahabharata, remember that its narrative sections are focused on storytelling, rather than strictly economic, cultural, or philosophical analysis.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The narrative sections of the Mahabharata, particularly the sections relating to the epic's storytelling, consist of compiled stories that revolve around the characters, events, and moral lessons central to the epic. These sections narrate the lives, struggles, and interactions of the Pandavas and Kauravas, and the mythological figures and divine beings associated with the story.
These stories are interwoven with other parts of the Mahabharata, such as the philosophical discourses, but the primary characteristic of the narrative sections is their collection of stories and tales that inform the epic's plot.