Consider the following statements 1 Manimegalai is a Tamil epic that criticizes Buddhism while inves...........

Culture of India Literature and Theatre

Consider the following statements.

1. Manimegalai is a Tamil epic that criticizes Buddhism while investigating the strengths of contemporary Hindu traditions.

2. Silappatikaram, produced at Sangam, is a poetic rendition with details of Tamil culture.

Which of the above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both

None

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Explanation:

The corpus of Sangam literature includes Tolkappiyam, Ettutogai, Pattuppattu,Pathinenkilkanakku, and the two epic – Silappathigaram and Manimegalai.
Statement 1: The aim of the author of Manimegalai, Seethalai Saathanar, was to compare Buddhism favourably with the other prevailing religions in South India in order to propagate Buddhism.He criticizes Hinduism, and exposes the weaknesses of the other contemporary Indianreligions, while praising the Buddha's Teaching, the Dharma, as the most perfect religion. So,1 is wrong.
Statement 2: Regarded as one of the great works of Tamil literature, the Silappatikaram is a poetic rendition with details of Tamil culture; its varied religions; its town plans and city types; the mingling of different people; and the arts of dance and music.