Indian Literature Flashcards
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Known as Indian Shakespeare
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Kalidasa
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Author of Ramayana
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Valimiki
Trivia: The Ramayana is an ancient Indian epic that narrates the life and adventures of Prince Rama, his wife Sita, and his loyal companion Hanuman. It explores themes of duty, righteousness, and devotion.
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Author of Mahabharata
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Vyasa
Trivia: The Mahabharata is one of the longest epic poems in the world, detailing the Kurukshetra War between the Pandavas and the Kauravas. It includes various sub-stories, philosophical discourses, and the Bhagavad Gita, which is a conversation between Prince Arjuna and the god Krishna on duty and righteousness.
