The story of Mahabharata is as exciting, it is also full of depth and mystery. Its characters were not only the heroes of war, but the stories, penance and curse of many births were also hidden behind them. One of these characters was Karna – who is known as Suryaputra, Danveer and Mahayodha. But do you know that Arjuna and Shri Krishna had taken many births to kill Karna in the war of Mahabharata, but due to a special reason they could not succeed in it for a long time?
Who was Karna?
Karna, Kunti’s son and Surya were born out of excerpts. His birth was a boon to unmarried Kunti. He was handed over to a yarn family in childhood and called Sutputra. But within them, the Kshatriya warrior’s sharp, religion, charity and the power of truth were contained. His bravery, warfare and charity are still given an example.
Story of East birth – where this enmity started
According to mythological beliefs, Karna had a previous birth as ‘demon king Sahastrakavach’. It was an invincible power for the Asura gods, which had not one, but a thousand armor. With his penance, Brahma gave him a boon that every armor would get death. This was the reason that it was almost impossible to kill Sahastrakavach.
Tapa and avatar of Shri Krishna and Arjuna
Narayan (Shri Krishna) and Nara (Arjuna) took many births to kill this demon. In every birth, he would destroy a armor and be born again by sacrificing himself. When 999 armor was destroyed, Sahastrakavach was frightened and went to the shelter of Suryadev and got a boon from him and was born as Karna in the next life.
Why could not succeed?
When Karna got the protection of the sun, it became even more difficult to kill him. Also, the charity hidden within him and faith in religion made him directly away from the demonic tendency. This was the reason that even divine souls like Shri Krishna and Arjuna could not kill him directly.
Even in the war of Mahabharata, Shri Krishna told Arjuna many times not to take Karna lightly, because he is a master in the war policy and does not leave the dignity of religion despite being in favor of unrighteousness. This was the reason that killing Karna with deception became the only option.
How did the end?
Karna ended in the battle of Kurukshetra, when he tilted down to remove the wheel of the chariot in the battlefield. At that time Shri Krishna indicated to Arjuna and then Arjuna broke the rules and killed Karna. It is considered one of the most controversial and tragic episodes of Mahabharata.
conclusion
Karna was not just a warrior, he was a resolution, a penance and a religious. Great warriors like Arjuna and Shri Krishna also had to take many births so that they could defeat Karna. But Karna’s valor, charity and dedication to religion has made him the most respected and passionate character of Mahabharata even today.