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Full name of vyasa is

  1. kraunch vyasa

  2. Krishandwaipayana vyasa

  3. Matsyagandhi Vyada

  4. Mahakavya vyasa
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Explanation

Vyasa's full name is Krishna Dwaipayana Vyasa. He was called 'Krishna' due to his dark complexion and 'Dwaipayana' because he was born on an island (dweepa) in the Yamuna river. Vyasa is actually a title meaning 'compiler' - he compiled and organized the Vedas. He is also the author of the Mahabharata.

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