Kunti’s tale is one that still moves us today. As a young princess, she received a magical blessing with a catch – she had to use it immediately. When she did, calling upon the Sun God Lord Surya, she unexpectedly became pregnant.
The Tale of a Mother’s Tough Choice
Imagine Kunti’s fear as an unmarried royal, suddenly expecting a child. She gave birth in secret to a baby boy, naming him Karna. But she faced an impossible decision.
In those times, having a child before marriage was unthinkable for a princess. Kunti worried about her family’s honor and her own future. With a heavy heart, she chose to let her baby go.
She placed Karna in a basket and set him afloat on a river, hoping someone would find and raise him. It was a decision born of desperation and societal pressure, not a lack of love.
This choice haunted Kunti for years. It shaped the events of the great epic Mahabharata, as Karna grew up to become a mighty warrior – unaware of his true identity.
Kunti’s story reminds us of the tough choices people sometimes face, and how societal norms can lead to heartbreaking decisions.
Want to know more about this epic tale? Click on the video below to learn more about Kunti, Karna, and the fate that bound them.
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