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KARNA: Son of the Charioteer Chapter 18
"Don't be afraid, little girl," Karna comforted. "Varu, buy a bowl of fresh ghee, the best in town," Karna instructed his driver, who promptly left."I don't want new ghee," the little girl continued to cry. "Mom will be angry if it's not this ghee."Karna looked at the fallen ghee. He turned the bowl over and picked up the ghee that had fallen and was now stuck to the ground. Suddenly, he felt the earth beneath trying to absorb the fallen ghee, making the thick contents shrink into the soil.Quickly, he grabbed the soil around the ghee and tried to squeeze it with all his might to get the ghee out. Earlier, Karna had recited one of his Devastra powers to protect his hands and was ready to attack if needed because he noticed the strangeness of the seemingly living soil.He didn't want something unknown to prey on his hands. However, soon there was a scream from underground that made the little girl jump back and Karna withdrew his hand from the soil."I am Bhoomidevi," the voice from
KARNA: Son of the Charioteer Chapter 19
Not long after that rejection, Drona went to Hastinapur and was welcomed by Bhisma as a teacher to instruct the princes. Drona then ordered the Pandavas, led by Arjuna, to capture King Draupada as their guru dakshina.Along with the Kuru kingdom's military forces, they attacked the kingdom of Panchala. In the end, the Pandavas won the battle. King Draupada, bound and humiliated, was brought before Drona.The old guru demanded half of the kingdom of Panchala to be his as a condition for releasing the unfortunate king. For the sake of his life, King Draupada was forced to agree.After his release, King Draupada observed a long fast, followed by a grand sacrificial ceremony to the gods, asking for a son who could avenge and kill Drona. After the ceremony, he got a son named Dhrishtadyumna and a daughter named Draupadi.Draupadi had known her life's purpose since childhood. Her father repeatedly promised to marry her to Arjuna.In reality, King Draupada admired Arjuna's prowess when he de
KARNA: Son of the Charioteer Chapter 20
Because he spent several days traveling to reach Hastinapur with his horse-drawn carriage. The day was nearing noon as he almost reached the city.On the banks of the nearby Ganges River, he stopped his carriage to worship the Sun God.He then walked towards the Ganges River and saw the river overflowing greatly due to continuous rain for the past 3 days.He was raised in the area around the Ganges River so he knew every change in the river's water.His feet moved into the strong current of the river and stood upright."Sir, be careful! The river is high and can drag you away!" shouted a woman in the distance.Karna looked towards the voice and saw a young girl looking at him from across the river. Beside the girl, clothes were being washed."I will be careful," Karna shouted back. Karna's foot continued to step further into the river.The girl looked worried and walked closer towards him while shouting again, "Get out of the river. You could be sw...”Before the girl could finish her
KARNA: Son of the Charioteer Chapter 21
"Radheya," shouted a friend from afar, "Your father is looking for you. He has chosen a wife for you. Hurry there before someone else kidnaps your wife. Your father is at the gathering place of the elders.""Woooooo..." exclaimed Karna's other friends as they saw him.Karna's face turned red, and he jumped down followed by all his friends. "Why are you all following?" he asked them."Just want to see your future wife and if lucky, get drunk with your wedding wine today," said Sena, followed by laughter from the other friends.Karna walked with about a dozen of his friends towards a tent where the elders of the Suta group usually gathered."Father is calling me," Karna said as he bowed before Adhiratha."Stand up," Adhiratha said to Karna. "Look at my son, isn't he brave?" Adhiratha added, showing Karna to all the elders there. "Sarathi, let me fulfill your request from last year. I will marry my son Karna, the King of Anga, to your daughter. What do you think?""No, you can't," shoute
KARNA: Son of the Charioteer Chapter 22
The horse-drawn carriages began to glide one by one through the outer city route. Karna started to move after about twenty carriages had gone ahead of him. He knew that this competition could be either tough or easy, depending on what the drivers would do during the race. If the race was conducted fairly and cleanly, the winner would undoubtedly be Vrushali. Even he, who had won the chariot race years ago, didn't believe he could beat the girl.In a horse race, a driver must have a close relationship with the horses they control. Using horses that are familiar and understanding their habits is the main requirement for winning. Karna looked at the horses pulling his chariot—two of them were new and unfamiliar. But knowing one of the stallions among the four was enough for him to control all of them.Karna began to accelerate his chariot, but he didn't force his horses to run at their maximum speed like the other drivers did. The journey around Hastinapur was not short. If he pushed the
KARNA: Son of the Charioteer Chapter 23
Karna and Vrushali had a simple wedding following the traditions of the Suta caste, done modestly and quietly. The faces of both individuals were filled with joy. Radha cried tears of happiness.A month later, Karna visited the palace of Hastinapur to meet his friend, Duryodhana. He intended to greet him before returning to his kingdom in Anga and also to introduce his wife. Duryodhana welcomed them both, and when Karna introduced Vrushali to him, Duryodhana was surprised."I didn't know there was still a girl as beautiful as this. Which kingdom does she belong to? Which competition did you attend? Why didn't I receive an invitation?" Duryodhana asked rapidly. "Truly, her beauty is no less than Draupadi's, and I can smell the fragrance of lotus. Does it emanate from her body?"Vrushali bowed her head in embarrassment and replied, "Your praise is too kind, Prince. I am not a princess; I am just the daughter of a charioteer, and my husband won me in a competition among the charioteers.
KARNA: Son of the Charioteer Chapter 24
However, from many other pieces of information, it was said that Indraprastha was built by the gods because of the power of the Pandavas. Karna just found it hard to believe. Karna didn't know what the Pandavas were thinking by creating such a magnificent city.Certainly, Duryodhana would feel pressured by this, as they named their city 'Indraprastha,' meaning the city of Indra. Indra, the god, was the king of the gods. This also meant that the Pandavas wanted to claim themselves as rulers of all or at least rulers of the Kuru. Duryodhana would certainly feel threatened by this.Several years later, after the city was completed, Karna heard that they began to build a palace famous for its beauty and luxury. They also built a large arena for gatherings of kings.At least Karna realized one thing: after the Pandavas received half of the Kuru kingdom, they did not prosper their people but squeezed them to build the center o
KARNA: Son of the Charioteer Chapter 25
Indraprastha stands tall to spread the truth of dharma. That's what many people say. The beauty of its palace is also renowned everywhere. Although Yudhisthira's name sounds like that of a wise king following the truth, Karna as the King of Anga remains a king with the greatest sympathy and virtues.Arjuna and Bhima never agreed with that. On one occasion, Arjuna was in the palace when a poor Brahmin came to see Yudhisthira. The Brahmin asked for a considerable amount of sandalwood as firewood for his deceased wife.Yudhisthira welcomed the Brahmin warmly and immediately ordered all his people to search for sandalwood everywhere. However, they all returned saying that the available sandalwood was still wet due to consecutive rainfalls in the past few months. According to woodcutters and wood sellers, the rain might continue for several more months.Yudhisthira then promised the Brahmin that as soon as dry sandalwood was available in the market, he would personally deliver it to the Br
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