kunti purta karna

Kunti Putra karna 

Kunti Putra Karna, commonly known as Karna, is a significant character from the Indian epic, the Mahabharata. He is one of the central figures in the epic and plays a crucial role in shaping its events. Karna is revered as one of the greatest warriors in the Mahabharata, known for his exceptional skills in archery and unwavering loyalty.

Karna's birth is surrounded by a tragic tale. Kunti, the mother of the Pandavas, was given a special mantra (a magical invocation) by the sage Durvasa, which allowed her to invoke any deity and bear a child with them. Curious about the efficacy of the mantra, she unintentionally used it and invoked the sun god, Surya. As a result, Karna was born to her. Fearing social stigma, Kunti placed the newborn baby in a basket and set him adrift on the river. Karna was later found and raised by a charioteer's family, who gave him the name Radheya.

Karna's skills as a warrior and his noble qualities earned him respect and admiration, even before he became aware of his royal lineage. Despite being a talented and righteous warrior, Karna faced numerous challenges due to his low birth status, including discrimination and ridicule from the Kuru princes, the Pandavas, and other.

Throughout the Mahabharata, Karna's loyalty to Duryodhana remains unwavering, even though he becomes aware of his true lineage and the fact that he is the eldest Pandava's (Yudhishthira's) half-brother. Despite being given the chance to switch sides and join his brothers, Karna refuses, citing loyalty to Duryodhana and the friendship they shared.

In the great Kurukshetra War, Karna fights valiantly on the side of the Kauravas and proves to be a formidable opponent for the Pandavas. However, during a critical moment in the battle, he is left vulnerable when his chariot wheel gets stuck in the mud. Taking advantage of this situation, Arjuna, guided by Lord Krishna, fatally strikes Karna with an arrow, thus ending his life.