Question

Write short notes:

Gatha Saptashati

Answer 1

1. Hala compiled several poems in Prakrit. He selected 700 verses and compiled it and named it as' Gaha Sattasai' (Gatha Saptashati).
2. This was the first text compared in Maharashtri Prakrit language.
3. The subject of these poems portrays human nature and transaction.
4. Various religions observance, ethical norms and contemporary festivals are described in it.
5. Gathasaptasati reflects the social life in Maharashtra of the Satavahana period.