Consider the following classical Sanskrit literature and their subjec...
- The Mricchakatika (the clay- cart) by Sudraka (248 AD) presents a remarkable social drama with grim reality touches.
- The characters are drawn from all strata of society, which include thieves and gamblers, rogues and idlers, courtesans, etc.
- In Kalidasa's narrative lyric poem, Meghaduta (the cloud messenger), the poet makes a cloud a messenger to tell the story of two lovers who are separated.
- This is also quite in keeping with the sublime conception of love, which looks dark in separation, like a black cloud with a silver lining.
- The didactic fable Panchatantra (five chapters), dealing with politics and practical wisdom, which was written by Vishnu Sharma, and the Hitopadesha, the bird, animal-human and non-human stories of advice for the benefit of the listeners, which was written by Narayan Pandit, are literary masterpieces which crossed the borders of the sub-continent and became popular in foreign lands.
Consider the following classical Sanskrit literature and their subjec...
Explanation:
Mricchakatika:
- Mricchakatika is a classical Sanskrit play written by Shudraka, focusing on social drama.
- The play revolves around the lives of various characters, their relationships, and the societal norms and customs of the time.
Meghaduta:
- Meghaduta is a famous Sanskrit poem written by Kalidasa, which narrates the story of a Yaksha who is separated from his beloved.
- The poem describes the Yaksha's plea to a passing cloud to carry a message to his beloved, highlighting themes of love and longing.
- It does not primarily focus on the war between nations, making option c incorrect.
Panchatantra:
- Panchatantra is an ancient Indian collection of interrelated animal fables, focusing on politics and practical wisdom.
- The stories in Panchatantra are designed to impart moral values and practical knowledge through the use of animal characters and their interactions.
- The fables often revolve around themes such as leadership, governance, diplomacy, and decision-making, making it closely related to politics and practical wisdom.
Therefore, the correct answer is option B) 1 and 3 only, as Mricchakatika deals with social drama and Panchatantra focuses on politics and practical wisdom.