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Who is known as Krishna Dvaipayana?

  1. Vyasa

  2. Drona

  3. Draupadi

  4. Balram
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Vyasa, the sage who composed the Mahabharata, was also known as Krishna Dvaipayana. 'Dvaipayana' means 'island-born' as he was born on an island in the Yamuna River. 'Krishna' refers to his dark complexion. He is called 'Ved Vyasa' for organizing and compiling the four Vedas. Vyasa is a central figure in Hindu tradition - he is the author of the Mahabharata and narrator of the Bhagavad Gita.

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