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Early on the morning of Kṛṣṇa’s departure, Karṇa rose to perform his usual worship of the sun-god. Since childhood he …

It was well known that Karṇa would offer charity to anyone who approached him after his worship. His vow to …

Now Kuntī approached him. The first time she saw the youthful Karṇa enter the arena of Droṇa’s martial exhibition she …

Just as the sun rose, Kuntī made her way alone to the Ganges. As she approached the riverside she heard …

Kuntī rose and went toward Karṇa with faltering steps. He had now stepped from the river and stood dripping. As …

Her voice quavered and she paused to gain her composure. “Dear child, you were not born a suta. Know that …

Tears flooded Kuntī’s eyes. It always cut her heart to think of how she had abandoned Karṇa at birth, but …

She looked into Karṇa’s wide unbelieving eyes. “Not knowing of your birth, you have not realized that the Pāṇḍavas are …

Karṇa pressed his two strong hands to the sides of his head, as if to contain the raging confusion that …

Kuntī wiped her eyes and glanced up at the sun. Why had that blazing deity put her through such pain? …

“Let the Kurus see you join with Arjuna. When brotherly feelings are established between you, the Kauravas will bow before …

Karṇa was convinced. He was Kuntī’s son and Yudhiṣṭhira’s elder brother. Suddenly it all made sense. Adhiratha had told him …

Karṇa’s voice rose above the rushing sound of the river. “I do not doubt your words, lady, but I cannot …

Karṇa dropped to his knees, clenching his eyes and fists. He threw his head back toward the sun. Hot tears …

Karṇa’s words grew sharper. “I cannot accept that you are my well-wisher. You did not show me mercy at the …

Karṇa remembered his impulsive vow to Bhīṣma in the Kuru assembly. He felt guilty that he had abandoned Duryodhana even …

“I cannot prove untrue to my lord now. I will not abandon him. Yet your appeal will not go in …

Kuntī stepped toward him and held out her arms with tears streaming down her face. Despite himself, Karṇa felt his …

Kuntī stood back and looked at her first-born son one last time. Then she hurried back toward the city. Karṇa …

Before leaving, Kṛṣṇa asked to speak privately with Karṇa. As He reached Hastināpura’s southern gate at around noon, He saw …