Born to Yadav Chieftain Sursen, Pritha was adopted by her Uncle , King of Kuntibhoj , thus named Kunti. The mere girl of 17 was smart and patient , for which she managed to please the short-tempered fearsome Sage Durvasa by her service. Pleased by her servitude the revered Sage blessed her with a hymn as a boon. A hymn reciting which she could beget a child from any Dev summoned by her. But , the aged Sage also warned her not to use it before marriage or else the boon would turn into a curse.

Kunti being always sceptical and curious decided to substantiate the validity of the hymn by summoning some dev. In the days of her pre-adulthood she was advised by her mother to offer prayers to Surya Dev to get a husband like him & Kunti being a obedient daughter obliged it.

Sitting on the banks of holy river Ganga and offering morning prayer to the revered Lord of all planets , The Glorious Suryadev , brings immense pleasure to my heart . Suryadev, the lightbringer , the epitome of dharma, karma, equality & justice ; handsome and beautiful. Oh Mahadev!! If I knew that praying him would enable me to have a husband like him , I would have started offering him prayers sooner . But better late than never . Thanks to Mata who suggested me to pray him for a mighty and virtuous husband . I wish to have a husband as replica of Lord Suryanarayana & also desire a child equal to his radiance and power . Hope there's a way to fulfill these desires of mine..

(after offering prayers)

Oh yes!!! How could I forget the boon? The hymn Sage Durvasa has given me. I can use it to meet Suryadev and also check whether the boon is valid or not. Yes!! I shall summon Suryadev.

With this being decided , I started chanting the hymn .

I , at an instant felt a bright aura and unnatural heat around me. I opened my eyes to see the most handsome man ever; tall , slight tan skin , light yellow divine glow , brown hazel eyes with gold flecks in them, clad in white with a red angvastra and magnificent sun crown.

My heart feels like ...it would burst out any second ....Oh!! Mahadev! He is even more glorious , charming and dashing than I imagined him to be . But I being a fool opened my mouth and asked him..

Kunti: O' one with the glorious aura , are u the mighty Surya Dev?

Suryadev: Yes Princess of Kuntibhoj . I'm Suryadev? Do u doubt me Princess?

Kunti:No Dev , never .. I ..I was just beyond ecstatic to see you here, infront of me .. Thank you for blessing me with ur divine presence . I'm beyond grateful Dev.

Suryadev: I know Kunti. But don't you know , not to use this hymn before marriage? Hasn't Sage Durvasa said you the repercussions of chanting this particular hymn before marriage?

Yes Dev, I know. But I wanted to see whether the hymn is valid or not. Don't you worry O' virtuous one , I assure to not use this hymn before marriage. I was just curious to meet u Dev that's why I used this hymn. Forgive me for my childishness.

U may leave now. I will summon u after my marriage to get a child like you.

Y? Y is it always me who would suffer?First me & now my son? I know what would happen next & still I can't do anything. She would float my son of one day in the lap of Devi Ganga..She would abandon him in the raging river.

My little one would be crying for father's embrace , mother's love and milk for 7-8 days , crossing 4 rivers and the fierce water beasts before reaching Radha & Adhirath's safety .

My child , my would suffer from his first breath till last & I would simply be trophy father , simply watching him suffer and not assure , help , love or care for him. I'm not as great as the world thinks . What's the use of me being the most powerful after Tridev when I can't even provide a peaceful life to my child . Can't feed him when hungry , can't coo him when crying and shoo away the troubles near him. If the thought of these things pierces my heart into hundred, then how would have my little angel felt suffering this? How would I be able to witness all these again? How??

(Unknown to Kunti tears escape from Suryadev's eyes which immediately dries due to his body heat) 🥺

No, I can't give Kunti this boon... but I am bound by this hymn.

Mahadev !!Help me!! Please!

Suryadev:(in mind) O' Mother of the universe. O' merciful creator plz help me. U said it would be different this time. U would change everyone's fate. If it's so , then do change my son's fate Mata. I beg u mata & Mahadev , not as a Dev but as a helpless father. Shower ur mercy mata & protect my son , Mahadev .

If I Lord Surya has done my duty truthfully , without being partial provided justice then help , guide & protect my son. Change his fate and bless him to shine brighter than me .

I'm sorry my son🥺 but I have to do this . I have to fulfill my duties. I have to ...(watery eyes) Forgive me my Sun 🌞. Forgive ur helpless father.

Kunti: Yes Dev, I know. But I wanted to see whether the hymn is valid or not. Don't you worry O' virtuous one , I assure to not use this hymn before marriage. I was just curious to meet u Dev that's why I used this hymn. Forgive me for my childishness.

U may leave now. I will summon u after my marriage to get a child like you.

Really?? Woow!! Is she such a fool or acts to gain sympathy ? Nevertheless , I have to do my duty ... provide me the strength to handle this Mahadev & Mata

Suryadev: I'm afraid I can't . I'm bound by this hymn to provide u a son like me . I can't return without giving u a boon . Doing so would not only be disrespect to this hymn but also the person who blessed u with it.

Kunti: But Dev how can I become a mother? I'm not even married . What would the society say about me ? About my father ? His upbringing? Please Dev don't give me this curse of a child.

The nerve of this girl!!😡She dared say my son , my little sunshine a curse ?? I wish to burn her alive ..Y didn't she think about all these things before summoning me , that too when she already knew the repercussions.

Suryadev: DON'T U DARE SAY MY CHILD A CURSE !!

U should have thought about all of these before summoning me. I'm now bound to give u a child just like u are bound to accept it.

Kunti: But Dev I can't accept it . It will tarnish my reputation . Moreover, the child would be called as an illegitimate...

Suryadev: 😡 DON'T !! HOW DARE U TO SAY THAT TO MY CHILD? I'M DISGUSTED TO PROVIDE SOMEONE LIKE U A SON LIKE VAIKARTANA . LISTEN AND REMEMBER WELL ...U WOULD ACCEPT MY CHILD AND GIVE BIRTH TO HIM. DON'T U DARE DISRESPECT MY BOON OR ELSE I WILL BURN THE ENTIRE CITY OF KUNTIBHOJ.

(Softened affectionate tone)

But I'm not heartless to subside the plea of a devotee , therefore I bless u with unhinged virginity.

With this Suryadev sent a divine energy ball to Kunti's womb & disappeared. Not because the motive of his visit was fulfilled , but because he knew it well that if he stood there for another second , he would do something drastic for saving his son.

The clever and smart princess of Kuntibhoj sat on the banks of the river wailing for her future and reputation, unknown to the presence of her dear friend and confidant Priyamvada.

On her best friend's repeated insistence Kunti narrated her everything that happened on the banks of the motherly river.

Priyamvada , being shocked and a year older to Kunti suggested her to deliver the baby in forest and then float it in Ganga. At first Kunti wasn't keen on the idea but finding no other alternative decided to do so. Soon the two friends returned to palace and asked the King to allow them a year to experience the lifestyle of sages. The king wasn't ready at first but then on repeated insistence gave in & soon Kunti , Priyamvada and some of their very trustworthy maids left for forest.

All this was witnessed by Devi Shakti and Mahadev , who were silently yet eagerly waiting for the birth of the MAHARATHI (hero).

Suryadev along with Devi Sandhya and Devi Chaya was eagerly pacing at the foot of the 7th stair waiting for Mahadev to acknowledge him , and Mata Shakti to bless him with her presence.

Understanding the restlessness of a father , Mahadev opened his eyes and acknowledged Suryadev...

Pranam Mahadev ( Greetings)

Mahadev: (with a serene smile)Kalyan ho (Bless u) Y are u so tensed O'mighty Bhaskar? There's nothing to be afraid or be worried of. Devi Shakti wouldn't let any wrong happen with ur son. Trust her , & if not her then the mother that resides in her & the fact that no mother would allow a scratch on her child.

Shakti: Suryadev , Devi Sandhya, Devi Chaya

(Suryadev,Devi Sandhya,Devi Chaya bow to Devi Shakti who blesses them in return)

I understand ur concern for ur child but trust me , I won't let him suffer this time . He won't be sacrificed to establish dharma neither he would sacrifice anything. Neither he would be cursed or crushed. He would emerge victorious from every trouble. He has always been just & I assure you to provide justice to him.

It's time for his birth , go Suryadev ur son's birth isn't possible without u . Let's rejoice everyone afterall it's SURYAPUTRA KARN'S birth.

Although Devi Shakti's words were simple but her determined tone and firey eyes provided relief to not only the distressed father but the longing mothers of Vaikartana.

The weather has surprisingly turned very pleasant. Flowers of all possible colours are visible in the fog laden Brahma muhurat( early hour before sunrise) of Magha (late Dec - early January). The surrounding has a flowery sweet scent with combination of pine wood. Sandalwood scent can be detected in the atmosphere as Lord Shiva is being laden with sandalwood paste on the precious Magha Monday morning...Birds are chirping , peacocks flying , wind is blowing softly and mighty Ganga is gushing at a speed more than normal ....

Admist this peaceful environment the cry of labour of a girl can be heard clearly.

Hidden in fog , stand Devi Shakti and Mahadev himself ; who have descended on earth to witness and bless the divine birth of lightbringer. Standing at a distance on the banks of her river , is Devi Ganga who is eagerly and anxiously waiting for the birth of her eldest great-grandson , the . As soon as she notices the power couple , she walks towards them , bows at Lord Shiva and acknowledges her sister with a hug. They are joined by Dev Vishwakarma , Devi Sandhya & Devi Chaya..

Soon with the first ray of sun ,a bright golden hue spreads in the area resembling a mini sun followed by the voice of a baby's cry ; the first cry of Karn...

The motherly smile with tears of happiness of the Devis's , says it all . The smile of Mahadev is equally warming and pleasing whereas Lord Vishwakarma at an instant starts collecting wood & immediately busies himself carving out a small basket like cradle for his grandson. Mahadev chuckles seeing it.

Elephants trumphet , lions roar , birds and peacocks sing and dance more merrily , the wind picks up pace just enough to shower flowers....Not far from there Shankhnads & ringing of temple bells are heard ... Suryadev smile proudly through Sun ...

Soon Priyamvada exits the hermitage with the most adorable baby ever. The showering of flowers considerably increase, why not afterall all the Dev, Devi , Gandharva and Apsaras are busy showering flowers on the baby whose birth has been blessed by the divine couple. Narayan-Narayani , Brahma Dev-Devi Saraswati & all other Devi-Devta's bless the child from their abode. Indradev and Indrani blessed their nephew by slight drizzle thus forming a beautiful rainbow in the sky.

The entire atmosphere becomes more than surreal ; divinity at its purest form.

The little bundle of joy , chubby with fair skin & black hair opens his brown hazel eyes with golden flecks and give a soul-warming smile , thus acknowledging everyone's presence and blessings. The armour and earrings add up to his beauty . His radiance is unparalleled even by his father.

Devi Shakti & Mahadev: Welcome to this epic saga MAHARATHI KARN.

Such was the divine birth of the divine child.

PRECAP: SURYADEV CURSE KUNTI. KARN BEING SHOWERED IN LOVE OF HIS FOUR MOTHERS. REACHING RADHA MAA...

Sorry but I didn't find any smiling pic of baby Karn , so do adjust with the above one. He has brown hazel eyes .. it's just the angle of photography making it look blue. Moreover he's superrrr cute & adorable. Such a Puchku !!Golu molu❤️ !!

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