Consider the following statements regarding the Manimekalai: 1. It was composed by Ilango. 2. It describes the story of the daughter of Kovalan and Madhavi. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The correct option is (b). Explanation Manimekalai is one of the Five Great Epics (Aimperumkappiyam) of Tamil literature. It is a Buddhist work that serves as a sequel to the Silappadikaram. - Statement 1 is Incorrect: The Manimekalai was composed by the Buddhist poet Chithalai Chathanar (also known as Sattanar). Ilango Adigal is the author of the Silappadikaram. - Statement 2 is Correct: The epic describes the story of Manimekalai, the daughter of Kovalan and the courtesan Madhavi (characters from the Silappadikaram). The narrative focuses on her renunciation of worldly life and her subsequent conversion to Buddhism. Key Takeaway: Manimekalai, authored by Chithalai Chathanar, is a sequel to Silappadikaram and primarily expounds Buddhist doctrines through the life of Kovalan and Madhavi's daughter.

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Consider the following statements regarding the Manimekalai:

It was composed by Ilango.
It describes the story of the daughter of Kovalan and Madhavi.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Options

A1 only
B2 only
CBoth 1 and 2
DNeither 1 nor 2

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Solution

The correct option is (b).

Explanation

Manimekalai is one of the Five Great Epics (Aimperumkappiyam) of Tamil literature. It is a Buddhist work that serves as a sequel to the Silappadikaram.

Statement 1 is Incorrect: The Manimekalai was composed by the Buddhist poet Chithalai Chathanar (also known as Sattanar). Ilango Adigal is the author of the Silappadikaram.
Statement 2 is Correct: The epic describes the story of Manimekalai, the daughter of Kovalan and the courtesan Madhavi (characters from the Silappadikaram). The narrative focuses on her renunciation of worldly life and her subsequent conversion to Buddhism.

Key Takeaway: Manimekalai, authored by Chithalai Chathanar, is a sequel to Silappadikaram and primarily expounds Buddhist doctrines through the life of Kovalan and Madhavi's daughter.

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