Question

Which text is known as 'Shata-Sahasri-Samhita'?

• A. Ramayana
• B. Natyashastra
• C. Mahabharata
• D. Vishnupurana

Hint:

Shortcut: “Shata-Sahasri” directly points to the 100,000 verses of Mahabharata.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: “Shata-Sahasri-Samhita” literally means: \[ \text{``Collection of One Lakh Verses''} \]
Step 2: The Indian epic having nearly 100,000 shlokas is: \[ \boxed{\text{Mahabharata}} \]
Step 3: Mahabharata is regarded as the longest epic in world literature.
Step 4: Therefore, the correct answer is: \[ \boxed{\text{(3) Mahabharata}} \]