What is the relationship between Panini and Patanjali?

Patanjali's Mahabhashya is an extensive commentary on Panini's grammar, helping to clarify and expand upon the rules of the Ashtadhyayi.

Patanjali's Mahabhashya: Grammar and History

Q: Consider the following statements about Patanjali's Mahabhashya 1. It makes a mention of Kautilya. 2. It is a book on grammar and refers to historical personalities only incidentally. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Patanjali's Mahabhashya is a specialized treatise on Sanskrit grammar. It does not mention Kautilya and includes historical figures only incidentally to explain linguistic concepts.

ID: ART_LIT_2021_121 Ref: Ancient India by R.S. Sharma

Consider the following statements about Patanjali's Mahabhashya
1. It makes a mention of Kautilya.
2. It is a book on grammar and refers to historical personalities only incidentally.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about Patanjali's Mahabhashya1. It makes a mention of Kautilya.2. It is a book on grammar and refers to historical personalities only incidentally.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about Patanjali's Mahabhashya
1. It makes a mention of Kautilya.
2. It is a book on grammar and refers to historical personalities only incidentally.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?