The epic is traditionally ascribed to Maha Rishi Veda Vyasa, who is one of the major dynastic characters within the epic. The first section of the Mahabharata states that it was Ganesha who, at the behest of Vyasa, fixed the text in manuscript form. Lord Ganesha is said to have agreed, but only on condition that Vyasa never pause in his recitation. Vyasa then put a counter-condition that Ganesha understand whatever he recited, before writing it down. In this way Vyasa could get some respite from continuously speaking by saying a verse which was difficult to understand. This situation also serves as a popular variation on the stories of how Ganesha's right tusk was broken (a traditional part of Ganesha imagery). This version attributes it to the fact that, in the rush of writing, the great elephant-headed divinity's pen failed, and he snapped off his tusk as a replacement in order that the transcription not be interrupted.
2007-03-09 07:53:44
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answered by John 4
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LORD GANESH wrote Mahabharata
It is said that Vyasa got the idea for a grand saga, and wanted it written down for the benefit of future generations. However, the endeavour being so vast and difficult, and Vyasa's temper being so irascible, it was a task few would dare undertake. So in despair, Vyasa prayed to Bramha and asked him to suggest one who would capable of such a task. Bramha thought long and hard, and came up with Ganesha's name. Vyasa then prayed to Ganesha, who manifested before him and agreed to take on the task, provided Vyasa fulfil one condition; to never stop once he started dictating, or else he would stop writing and be gone. To this Vyasa agreed and also posed a counter-condition; that Ganesha would only write down what he understood. So it began, Vyasa being left breathless with Ganesha's speed and intelligence, and Ganesha, often perplexed at Vyasa's high flown language and complex analogies, yet the Mahabharata was written.
2007-03-08 03:41:15
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answered by Anonymous
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Maharishi Ved Vyasa...........
2007-03-09 04:07:07
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answered by ♪¢αpη' ε∂ïß♪ ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ 6
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