Question: The Mahabharata is one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India, the other being the "Ramayana".

The "Mahabharata" is an epic narrative of the Kuruksetra War and the fates of the Kaurava and the Pandava princes. It also contains philosophical and devotional material, such as a discussion of the four "goals of life" or "purusartha" (12.161). Among the principal works and stories in the "Mahabharata" are the "Bhagavadgita", the story of Damayanti, an abbreviated version of the "Ramayana", and the story of Rsyasringa, often considered as works in their own right.

Traditionally, the authorship of the "Mahabharata" is attributed to Vyasa. There have been many attempts to unravel its historical growth and compositional layers. The oldest preserved parts of the text are thought to be not much older than around 400BCE, though the origins of the epic probably fall between the 8th and 9th centuries BCE. The text probably reached its final form by the early Gupta period (c. 4th century CE). The title may be translated as "the great tale of the Bharata dynasty". According to the "Mahabharata" itself, the tale is extended from a shorter version of 24,000 verses called simply "Bharata".

The "Mahabharata" is the longest epic poem known and has been described as "the longest poem ever written". Its longest version consists of over 100,000 "sloka" or over 200,000 individual verse lines (each shloka is a couplet), and long prose passages. About 1.8million words in total, the "Mahabharata" is roughly ten times the length of the "Iliad" and the "Odyssey" combined, or about four times the length of the "Ramayana". W. J. Johnson has compared the importance of the "Mahabharata" in the context of world civilization to that of the Bible, the works of Shakespeare, the works of Homer, Greek drama, or the Qur'an. 1. what are the 2 major Sanskrit epics of india
2. what is the longest epic poem known
3. what has compared the importance mahabharata to that of the bible
4. is the tail extended from a shorter version
5. what is Rsyasringa concidered
6. was the title translated
7. how old is it
8. does it compare to a greek drama
9. what about works of shakespear
10. and the qur an Provide a numbered list of answers.
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A numbered of answers: 1. Mahabharata and the "Ramayana".
2. "Mahabharata"
3. . W. J. Johnson
4. yes
5. a work in its own right.
6. yes
7. around 400BCE
8. yes
9. yes
10. yes

Question: CHAPTER XIII

More than a fortnight had elapsed, but Gordon Wright had not re-appeared, and Bernard suddenly decided that he would leave Baden. He found Mrs. Vivian and her daughter, very opportunely, in the garden of the pleasant, homely Schloss which forms the residence of the Grand Dukes of Baden during their visits to the scene of our narrative, and which, perched upon the hill-side directly above the little town, is surrounded with charming old shrubberies and terraces. To this garden a portion of the public is admitted, and Bernard, who liked the place, had been there more than once. One of the terraces had a high parapet, against which Angela was leaning, looking across the valley. Mrs. Vivian was not at first in sight, but Bernard presently perceived her seated under a tree with Victor Cousin in her hand. As Bernard approached the young girl, Angela, who had not seen him, turned round.

"Don't move," he said. "You were just in the position in which I painted your portrait at Siena."

"Don't speak of that," she answered.

"I have never understood," said Bernard, "why you insist upon ignoring that charming incident."

She resumed for a moment her former position, and stood looking at the opposite hills.

"That 's just how you were--in profile--with your head a little thrown back."

"It was an odious incident!" Angela exclaimed, rapidly changing her attitude.

Bernard was on the point of making a rejoinder, but he thought of Gordon Wright and held his tongue. He presently told her that he intended to leave Baden on the morrow. 1. Who is the main character?
2. Who is he speaking to?
3. Where did he live?
4. What is Baden?
5. Is it a large city?
6. Where did Bernard find Mrs. Vivian and Angela?
7. Is everyone permitted in the garden?
8. Had Bernard been there before?
9. Where was Angela in the garden?
10. Did she see him immediately?
11. Where was Mrs. Vivian?
12. Is Bernard artistic?
13. What skill did he possess and use with Angela?
14. Where did he do this?
15. Is it a fond memory for her?
16. Is it for him?
17. Did she do as he asked?
18. Did he inform her of his leaving?
19. Who did he think of when deciding to bite his tongue? Provide a numbered list of answers.
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A numbered of answers: 1. Bernard
2. Ms Vivian
3. unknown
4. perched upon the hill-side
5. No
6. in the garden
7. Yes
8. Yes
9. on a high parapet
10. No
11. seated under a tree
12. unknown
13. Painting
14. Siena
15. No
16. Yes
17. Yes
18. Yes
19. making a rejoinder

Question: CHAPTER V.

THE NEWS FROM NARRABEE.

ARRIVED at the garden, a thought struck me. The cheerful speech and easy manner of Ambrose plainly indicated that he was ignorant thus far of the quarrel which had taken place under my window. Silas might confess to having taken his brother's stick, and might mention whose head he had threatened with it. It was not only useless, but undesirable, that Ambrose should know of the quarrel. I retraced my steps to the stable-yard. Nobody was at the gate. I called alternately to Silas and to Ambrose. Nobody answered. The brothers had gone away to their work.

Returning to the garden, I heard a pleasant voice wishing me "Good-morning." I looked round. Naomi Colebrook was standing at one of the lower windows of the farm. She had her working apron on, and she was industriously brightening the knives for the breakfast-table on an old-fashioned board. A sleek black cat balanced himself on her shoulder, watching the flashing motion of the knife as she passed it rapidly to and fro on the leather-covered surface of the board.

"Come here," she said; "I want to speak to you."

I noticed, as I approached, that her pretty face was clouded and anxious. She pushed the cat irritably off her shoulder; she welcomed me with only the faint reflection of her bright customary smile.

"I have seen John Jago," she said. "He has been hinting at something which he says happened under your bedroom window this morning. When I begged him to explain himself, he only answered, 'Ask Mr. Lefrank; I must be off to Narrabee.' What does it mean? Tell me right away, sir! I'm out of temper, and I can't wait!" 1. What did Silas take?
2. What is his brother's name?
3. Where did I search for them?
4. Who did I meet in the garden?
5. What was she wearing?
6. What creature was watching her?
7. Who has she seen?
8. What objects was Naomi readying?
9. Was she happy?
10. Where had a quarrel taken place?
11. What did Naomi do to the cat?
12. Where was John going?
13. What is my name? Provide a numbered list of answers.
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A numbered of answers:
1. his brother's stick
2. Ambrose.
3. The garden and the stable yard
4. Naomi Colebrook
5. working apron
6. cat
7. John Jago
8. knives
9. No
10. under my bedroom window
11. pushed it off her shoulder
12. Narrabee
13. Mr. Lefrank