Question

Another name of Mahābhārata is

• A. Śataka
• B. Śatasahasrī
• C. Pañcasāhasrī
• D. Pañcaśatasāhasrī

Hint:

Mahābhārata is regarded as one of the longest epics in world literature.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1:
Mahābhārata contains nearly one hundred thousand verses.

Step 2:
Śata means hundred and Sahasra means thousand. \[ 100 \times 1000 = 100000 \]

Step 3:
Therefore, Mahābhārata is also known as Śatasahasrī Saṁhitā.

Step 4:
Hence, the correct answer is: \[ \boxed{\text{(2) Śatasahasrī}} \]