Mahabharata The traditional authorship of the Mahabharata is credited to the sage Ved Vyasa, who is also a significant character within the epic. According to the narrative itself, after Vyasa composed the story, he dictated it to Lord Ganesha, who then wrote it down as Vyasa narrated the tale Vyasa is a rishi with a prominent role in most Hindu traditions. He is also known as Veda Vyasa or Krishna Dvaipayana. Traditionally regarded as the author of the epic Mahābhārata, Vyasa also plays a prominent role as a character.The Mahabharata is an ancient Indian epic detailing a dynastic war between two cousin families, the Pandavas and the Kauravas, for the throne of Hastinapura. Authored by Sage Vyasa, this sprawling narrative explores themes of dharma (righteousness), justice, and duty, culminating in the massive Kurukshetra War, which the Pandavas ultimately win. The story weaves together philosophical teachings, such as the Bhagavad Gita, with myths, legends, and the complex relationships within the Kuru clan.