He always seemed to resemble our mother in many ways. The paper explores the Karna's agony as expressed by Tagore in his poem He, gifted Karna with a celestial weapon called Bhargavastra along with Parashuram's personal bow called Vijaya and blessed him that in the end, Karna would achieve what every mortal aspires the most - everlasting glory and immortal fame. Kunti correctly thought that Bhishma would be “kindly disposed towards the Pandavas” and that Drona would “never willingly wish to fight with his disciples.” This left Karna, who Kunti saw as the pivot around whom the war could turn. This was not so much about avoiding war as winning against the Kauravas. He first defeated the mighty Bhima but spared his life saying that he was elder to Bhima. But, the child insisted that she wanted only the ghee that was mixed with the soil and refused to take the new ghee. There is, however, a heavy grief that is still sitting in my heart. While he regretted cursing Karna in a moment of anger, Parashuram's curse was irrevocable. This gave rise to a tumult of emotions in Yudhishthira. During the gambling match, even though provoked by Karna's words, I became pacified by his sight. However, Parashuram was only known to accept Brahmins as his students. I hope that grief and lamentation are not afflicting you.”. He chose to abandon Narayana, who had come to him. Descending from his chariot to remove the wheel, he requested Arjuna to wait until it is set right as per the rules of battle. Although he ended up dying on the battlefield at the hands of his own brother Arjuna, Karna is widely considered by many, including Krishna and Bhishma, as a noble spirit who rarely appears in the human race. Myths & Legends of India. Kamala Subramaniam's book, published by Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan. Duryodhana no longer even wanted the kingdom.....After Karna's death, the only reason Duryodhana continued the war was because he was wanted to get it all over with. The grief over the death of so many near and dear ones was compounded by the knowledge that they had ended up killing even one of their brothers – their eldest brother. By good luck, you have escaped this great slaughter of men. Yudhisthira, an embodiment of Truth, was outraged at the magnitude of that power and was scandalised by the way it was used. Thousands of brahmanas came to comfort the King who was mourning the death of so many kinsmen. With Karna fighting on the other side, there was no guarantee of the safety of any of her five sons. From being abandoned as a child to his death in the Kurukshetra battle, tragedy follows him like a ⦠I curse all womenhood that henceforward no woman shall succeed in keeping a secret. Also he defeated the twins, Nakul and Sahadev but didn't kill them as he had promised Kunti that he would not kill any of the Pandavas except for Arjuna. He was a leader of leaders of rathas. Mahabharata 143 The fall of Bheeshma affects Karna. He would also have guessed that Kunti would be the next to come and meet him, and the reason behind such a visit. My reactions as I read epics: Mahabharata by Kamala Subramaniam and Samhita Arni, Vachana Bharata by Krishna Shastri. Many great sages and rishis came to see King Yudhisthira and offer him some consolation. Yudhamanyu chased after him and challenged him to battle. It came to Karna as a relief and a revelation. After the death of Karna, the great, the Pandavas come to know of the truth from their mother, Kunti, that Karna was their eldest brother. In a way, Karna sealed the fate of the war through what was possibly his last act of charity. He was born with blessings of Lord Surya before Kunti was wedded, so Kunti did not raised him. Karna was hampered when his chariot wheel sank into the ground in loose wet soil (Bhoomi Devi's curse thus came into effect). Why did she ever keep it a secret? Surya however assured Kunti that even after being blessed with a son, she would still remain a virgin and would not have to suffer any opprobrium. Karna had been abandoned by Kunti years ago, given a name and identify by his foster parents, and a place in society by Duryodhana. It remains in the realm of conjecture; a fascinating conjecture like so many other incidents in the Mahabharata. O Narada, why has the earth swallowed up his chariot wheels? It was Karnaâs tragedy he chose Adharma to return Duryodhanaâs generosity. He was born of the union of the Sun god and my mother Kunti. The lamentation of Draupadi is more than I can bear. Enraged, the Brahmin cursed Karna that as he had killed a helpless animal, he too would be killed when he was the most helpless, when his concentration was diverted from his enemy. And so Karna was born with kavach and kundal (armor which would make him invincible). Fearing political, moral and social backlash-Kunti decided to abandon the newborn in the River Ganga. Karna did not forget his promise to his mother, and spared the lives of the four Pandavas during the course of the war. Kuntiâs emotional blackmail to Karna. Copyright IndiaFacts Research Centre - 2015, IndiaFacts Webinar: Hinduphobia on Wikipedia, Know Who the Real Fascists Are: The Harsh Mander Video, The Bhattacharjee Chronicles – I: How to Take Over a Country and Reformat its Civilisation, Not Oppressed: A Statement of Shudra Pride. Karna was the son of Kunti from the Sun God. I tried to find out the reason for the likeness, but I never came to any conclusion. O Narada, Yudhisthira replied, indeed, I have conquered the whole earth relying on the grace of Krishna, the blessings of the brahmanas and the strength of Bhima and Arjuna. Background: Karna was born to the Queen Kunti prior to her marriage out of an âaccidental contactâ with the Sun God. Narada spoke to him, “O Yudhisthira, by the prowess of your arms and by the grace of the Supreme Lord Krishna, you have conquered the earth. In the battlefield, Karna approaching Bhishma on his bed of arrows was greeted by the words, "Come, Kunti putra." Disciples like Gangaputra Bhishma and Dhronacharya had made Parashuram proud earlier and Karna longed to make this great saint, his tutor. I tried to persuade him otherwise, but he would not agree. Kunti had abandoned her first-born son years ago. Watch Mahabharat - Hindi Mythology TV Serial on Disney+ Hotstar now. Here is Smt. The war was corrupting - at some point or another, every warrior, including Yudhishtira and Arjuna, resorted to trickery and deceit. The Sun god also spoke to him. Yudhisthira said, âIt was after the slaughter of all these men that I came to know that Karna was my brother. The Mahabharata war lasted eighteen days, and it was every bit as ugly as the vision of Arjuna, every bit as ugly as any war has ever been. Arjuna's reaction after The "unfair" death of Drona. : Destiny plays many a game with Karna in the epic Mahabharata. I tried previously to inform Karna of his relationship with you. Fearing political, moral and social backlash-Kunti decided to abandon the newborn in the River Ganga. As Starplus showed us Drona's soul left his body then Dhristyadumna killed him but this is totally wrong. In the midst of the formations, the lord was as radiant as the sun. That Karna did not go over to the Pandava camp was certainly a setback, but the second meeting in particular did yield dividends. Although Karna was elated after he found out that Kunti was his mother and Surya his father, he refused to join ranks with Pandavas, because of his friendship and loyalty towards Duryodhana. He could not abandon them. When King Yudhisthira heard his mother's words of consolation, he could not contain his anger and grief. He is said to have told Karna that he was well aware of Karna's caste when he had approached him to become his disciple. startv.in. Kunti got scared and wanted the Sun God to go away, but he pleaded his helplessness against the power of mantra. To hear out of her sacred mouth that he was not Radheya but Kunteya, was an outrage to Yudhisthira. Inspite of devoting his services to evil Duryodhana, Karna remains an adulated figure for millions of Hindus and Indians. He roamed around, gathering all of Duryodhana’s troops behind him. He acceded to Kunti’s request, her real request, not the one that she told Karna about though. But Krishna saved Arjuna. One secret, an earth-shaking secret, kept by his own mother who was a virtual goddess to him, was the cause of this war, the death of thousands of soldiers, and scores of brave warriors on either side. In true terms, Karna was the the only one who followed dharma throughout his life. Spiritually, ideas are afloat in the atmosphere and enter into minds that are receptive. Today, O Keshava, I will shoot an irresistible and unrivalled arrow that will deprive Karna of life. Karna eventually came to know of it, but Duryodhana never knew! After the death of Pandu in the forest, Kunti decided to return to Hastinapur. On the sixteenth day of the great battle of Kurukshetra, Karna led the Kaurava army. He urged Arjuna to kill Karna while he was helpless (Brahman's curse came into effect here). Can secularism meet its end in India, that is Bharat? This was applied to Yuyutsu. As a result, Arjun shoots his special arrow on him and Karna falls down almost dead on the ground. Parashuram agreed to teach Karna, a Kshatriya, as he was fully aware of Karna's capability and impeccable character. Socially, the word is passed on from mouth to mouth. Very few people are aware of the fact that he had learnt the art of warfare and mastered deadly weapons under the able tutelage of Parashuram. So he approached Kunti and ask her to emotionally blackmail Karna. 2) Smt. But, towards the end of his exchange with Kunti, Karna could not refuse his mother. Though I can counter and kill them, I will not kill all of your sons in battle… The number of your sons will not be less than five. It is beyond any doubt that had Indra, father of Karna's sworn enemy, Arjuna, not interfered in the matter, Arjuna would have never been able to beat Karna. 12+ A depressed Kunti tends to an injured ⦠Besides, Parashuram went on further to explain the reasons for him cursing his own disciple. A depressed Kunti tends to an injured Karna, which surprises Arjun. Karna's one burning desire was to know his mother. You will either be without Arjuna and with Karna, or if I am killed, you will be with Arjuna.”, Kunti then left Karna with these words – “But you must promise about the safety of four of your brothers. The royal King Yudhisthira could not control his emotions and began to shed tears. You have the free will to choose between Dharma and Adharma and your own conscience is your guide. Parashuram said that if Karna would not die then the Kauravas would have won the battle and the Earth would be ruled by Duryodhana. Pandavas discover Karna's truth S27 E8 31 Jul 2014. Thus, when Kunti came to Karna, Karna’s salutation to Kunti was that much more poignant as well as pointed – “I am Karna, the son of Radha and Adhiratha, and I salute you. This is recounted in the Jala-pradanika Parva (which, at 24 shlokas is the second shortest Parva in the Mahabharata). She would acknowledge Karna as his son publicly only after his death. Parashuram accepted him and trained him to such a point, that he declared Karna to be equal to himself in the art of warfare and archery. He was devoted to the truth. Taking pity on the girl, Karna took the soil mixed with ghee in his fist and squeezed it with all his might to extract the ghee and pour it back into the pot. Karna appeared before the sage as a Brahmin. But their world had changed. Karna who was brought up by Adhirata, a charioteer of the king Dhritarashtra of Hastinapur, after being abandoned by his mother, Kunti, aimed to be a skillful fighter. I will meet him, tell him the truth and seek to obtain his favours.”, Karna by this time knew about the truth of his birth. Yes, most probably yes. Karna, the most virtuous warrior from Mahabharata was the eldest son of Kunti. He was regarded by the whole world to be the son of Radha, but in actuality, he was my mother's eldest son. Yudhisthira said, “It was after the slaughter of all these men that I came to know that Karna was my brother. The Pandavas were furious with Kunti, especially Yudhisthira, who cursed Kunti and women of the world that they shall be unable to keep any secret anymore. Are Ramayan, Mahabharata,Puranas mythology? ⦠On the Auspicious Occasion of Gita Jayanti, The four MahaVakyas of the Upanishads in English, Being human is the first step toward spirituality: Micro-poems in Hindi, Uncovering Morality through the Mahabharata - Part 1, ON ARJUNA VISHAADA YOGA: THE FIRST CHAPTER OF BHAGAVAD GITA. He was marked with the auspicious signs of a hero and was killed by Arjuna in the battle. Karna, who was unaware of his royal lineage, pleaded with his master that any student in his place would have acted the same way. Perhaps, she did not want to claim him, at least not before the war. After the death of Karna, Kunti disclosed the secret of Karna's birth to Pandavas and others. Later he went on to beat Yudhistir but left him alive saying that "practice and then come to fight". You have given me that pledge and you must discharge that promise.”. I have been born a Kshatriya, but I did not obtain the rites that were due to a Kshatriya. Regarding the fourth point of my discussion, I have already discussed that Kuntiâs secret was not a secret after all! In fact, Karna, more than anyone else, is the true hero of the Mahabharat, © 2020 Times Internet Limited. Among the galaxy of stars that fought on the dusty grounds of Kurukshetra, there was one who shone brighter than the rest on the horizon of Indian mythology. There was no one on earth who was his equal in valour. Kamala Subramaniam mentions those incidents, which, if traced to some authentic version, could go to prove that Duryodhana found out about Karna after Karna's death. At that time the great sage Narada visited the King and wondered about Yudhisthira’s state of mind. After Krishna returned to the Pandavas after his meeting with Karna, Vidura had provided an update to Kunti of Krishna’s unsuccessful entreaties to the Kauravas. 3. All this was because of you.”. Lord Krishna told Arjuna that if he did not kill Karna at this critical juncture of the war, he might never be able to kill him and the Pandavas may never win the war. Then Karna proceeded towards Arjuna and unleashed the deadly weapon Nagastra at him. Some people usually keep them. While he was practising the 'Shabdavedi Vidhya' (art of hitting the target by detecting the source of sound), he mistook a Brahmin's cow for a wild animal and shot it. Why did Kunti, or Krishna also for that matter, not tell the Pandavas the truth about Karna that he was one of them, that he was the eldest Pandava? Bhishma – First man to practise acupuncture, Mysteries Decoded: Shocking science behind Hindu ornaments, The ordeal of these Nepalese women will move you to tears, 15 sweetest life milestones that are actually overrated. Thus, Karna was cursed on three separate and independent occasions. Delhi Riots – Time for Hindus to come out of their complacency, Dravidian Terrorism- Naked Truth in a Nutshell, The Brilliant Cooperation Between Radical And Moderate Muslims, The Genocide That was Never Told: New Book documents suffering of Bangla Hindus. However, he knew that we were his younger brothers. He then understood why the Sun constantly figured in his life. So, he cursed Karna that his skills including the use of Brahmastra would desert him when he needed them most. Once Karna was killed, Duryodhana lost all the will to fight. It is the capacity to know the secrets of other without anyone telling them. It has a powerful role to play in the society. However putting these things behind him, Karna went on to become the King of Ambha (modern Bhagalpur) after he impressed Duryodhana when he surpassed Arjuna's feat in a tournament held by Dhrona in Hastinapur to display the skills that he had given to the Kuru princes. Unfortunately, each of these curses became operational at the same crucial moment in the Kurukshetra war, later making him weaponless, left without a chariot and helpless. We know, Vyasa knew it, so did Narada, Krishna, Bhisma, Karna and even Duryodhana! While still unmarried, she called Surya (sun god) and Karna was born. Karna (Sanskrit: à¤à¤°à¥à¤£, IAST: Kará¹a), also known as Vasusena, Anga-raja, and Radheya, is one of the major characters of the Hindu epic MahÄbhÄrata. What can I do for you?”, Kunti, touched to the quick, told Karna the truth of his birth – “You are the son of Kunti, not of Radha. In fact mythological sources say that it was the king of Gods - Indra who had stung Karna in the form of the bee so that he would be cursed by the great sage. This again happened with Kripachariyar. Yudhishtira’s grief knew no bounds, and thoughts of renouncing his kingdom entered his mind. All in the list, except Karna and Duryodhana, knew that the âlost childâ was Karna. Karna like he did so many times throughout his life, fought all odds and decided to be self-taught with his brother, Shrona's help. When did Kunti break the truth to her sons? After the episode was aired, fans took to social media to share their emotional messages for Karna Aka Pankaj Dheer's death scene from Mahabharat. Pandu was cursed to die if he attempted to have a child. The second meeting Karna had was with Kunti. Bhishma and Kripa are advanced souls living in a spiritual atmosphere. She held his face and hugged her son tight. But the Pandavas would have lost, without shooting a single arrow. Mahabharat . The mother goddess Mantras- remedies for all miseries, defilement and ensuring Welfare, Ganesh Gayatri Mantra Meaning, Advance Benefits and Power. O son of Pandu, after defeating the sinful Duryodhana, are you not happy? Read Also | Mahabharat Written Update May 10 And 11: Arjun Kills Karna On The Battlefield Secrets are the secrets of success. His generosity and the manner in which he carried himself throughout his life is praised several times in mythology and literature. Because of his close ties with Duryodhana, he could not come to our side. Thus, Arjuna fatally injured Karna using a divine arrow. He instantly cursed all womanhood with a total inability to withhold ANY secret whatsoever. Karna told Kunti, “However, your appeal to me will not be fruitless. You thought of him as the son of a suta and as Radheya. O Pandavas! Lifeâs unfairness is no reason to side with Adharma. Kunti, the mother who had abandoned her first-born son and Karna, the son who could not bring himself to abandon the friend who gave him a kingdom. Such was the dedication of this man that he gathered information about various ayudhas (weapons) during the day and then after sundown, he practiced them. I confess I do not know the answer to that one. On the seventeenth day, the much anticipated contest between Arjuna and Karna took place. O Govinda, slaying Karna with keen shafts I will dispel the long sleeplessness of Kunti's son. Such people can know anything they choose to know. Curiously, where Duryodhana was greedy like his father, Karna was ⦠I then gave up the attempt. Background: Karna was born to the Queen Kunti prior to her marriage out of an âaccidental contactâ with the Sun God. Kunti then came forward and spoke to her son, O my mighty armed Yudhisthira, do not grieve in this way. In accordance with the ancient tradition that one must learn any art form only under a guru, Karna decided to make Surya his teacher. He was born of the union of the Sun god and my mother Kunti⦠They are ⦠He did not retreat from a battle. Here is one question. So, the Earth goddess cursed him that in a very crucial battle of his life, she would trap his chariot wheel in the same way that he held the fistful of soil, thereby making him vulnerable to his enemy. I feel that my own greed has caused this great slaughter of kinsmen. Here is another question. “Neither Arjuna nor Bhima nor the twins knew him to be our eldest brother. Being generous enough Karna told her that he would give her new ghee. He could not abandon them. Others usually do not keep secrets. Pandavas learnt the truth about their relationship with Karna that evening. The Mahabharata gives a subtle dimension to this social phenomenon, making it a universal phenomenon. The second meeting Karna had was with Kunti. 6. I tried to persuade him to give up his enmity. victory to be defeat. The one with unblemished deeds was your brother. âKunti did not know his [Karna's] fate till years later, when she was not in a position to acknowledge him as her son. Tell me. Karna had been abandoned by Kunti years ago, given a name and identify by his foster parents, and a place in society by Duryodhana. The Pandavas who were passing by were wondering why their mother subjected herself to such an indignity. On hearing of Karna's death, Kunti reached his dead body to mourn over it. During that year, O king, was begotten upon her by the illustrious Dhritarashtra a son endued with great intelligence who was afterwards named Yuvutsu. Don't do this in initial five years of marriage. Had Karna killed either Bheema or Yudhishthira, would the course of the battle been different? What will Subhadra say to me? He also found himself unable to remember the incantations for divine weapons, as his teacher Parashuram had foretold. He possessed earrings and armour. It was an insult to Arjuna who beheaded him. Kunti was at this point in time more interested in the preservation of her five sons. The same Indra later exploited Karna's generosity and took away the the Kavacha (body armour) and Kundana (ear rings) that virtually made Karna invincible. They become successful in life and conscience keepers of friends. With a single arrow, Yudhamanyu cut off the head of the powerful Chitrasena. KARNA is one of the most fascinating characters of Mahabharata, the longest Sanskrit epic written two millennium ago.Besides being an invincible warrior he was known for his generosity. She ended her entreaty to Karna with these words – “The words ‘son of a suta’ will no longer be used for you. This is burning my limbs like fire burns a heap of cotton. 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