{|RADHEYA Karna - AHAM Sharma's AT #4|} - Page 83

Originally posted by: RoseWine

Oh Its Lovely! Thank You So Much! Fabulous work Dia!

Originally posted by: candidfrisky

Awesome wowsome Avi Dia di! 👏
This was my favourite scene from Friday's episode! 😃 ⭐️

Originally posted by: .Vrish.

No, I wasn't talking about your creation - I was talking about the storyline itself. Whenever I write about it, I just can't stop laughing 😆

Your creation is lovely, and there on pg 1 from now on

Originally posted by: ...Diala...

And, O Bharata, Duryodhana with his brothers thereupon embraced Karna in joy and then addressed him saying, 'Welcome O mighty-armed warrior! I have obtained thee by good fortune, O polite one! Live thou as thou pleasest, and command me, and the kingdom of the Kurus.' Kama replied, 'When thou hast said it, I regard it as already accomplished. I only long for thy friendship. And, O lord, my wish is even for a single combat with Arjuna.'
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"Vaisampayana said, 'At that very moment, seated on a golden seat, with parched paddy and with flowers and water-pots and much gold, the mighty warrior Karna was installed king by Brahmanas versed in mantras. And the royal umbrella was held over his head, while Yak-tails waved around that redoubtable hero of graceful mien. And the cheers, having ceased, king (Karna) said unto the Kaurava Duryodhana, 'O tiger among monarchs, what shall I give unto thee that may compare with thy gift of a kingdom? O king, I will do all thou biddest!' And Suyodhana said unto him, 'I eagerly wish for thy friendship.' Thus spoken to, Karna replied, 'Be it so.' And they embraced each other in joy, and experienced great happiness.'
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Endued with great energy, that child came to have the status of a Suta. He subsequently acquired the science of weapons from the preceptor (Drona), that foremost descendant of Angirasa's race. Thinking of the might of Bhimasena, the quickness of Arjuna in the use of weapons, the intelligence of thyself, O king, the humility of the twins, the friendship, from earliest years, between Vasudeva and the wielder of Gandiva, and the affection of the people for you all, that young man burnt with envy. In early age he made friends with king Duryodhana, led by an accident and his own nature and the hate he bore towards you all. Beholding that Dhananjaya was superior to every one in the science of weapons, Karna one day approached Drona in private and said these words unto him, 'I desire to be acquainted with the Brahma weapon, with all its mantras and the power of withdrawing it, for I desire to fight Arjuna. Without doubt, the affection thou bearest to every one of thy pupils is equal to what thou bearest to thy own son. I pray that all the masters of the science of weapons may, through thy grace, regard me as one accomplished in weapons!' Thus addressed by him, Drona, from partiality for Phalguna, as also from his knowledge of the wickedness of Karna, said, 'None but a Brahmana, who has duly observed all vows, should be acquainted with the Brahma weapon, or a Kshatriya that has practised austere penances, and no other.' When Drona had answered thus, Karna, having worshipped him, obtained his leave, and proceeded without delay to Rama then residing on the Mahendra mountains. ... Though cursed, Karna still sought to gratify that foremost of Brahmanas by offering him kine and wealth and gems. The latter, however, once more answered him, 'All the words will not succeed in falsifying the words spoken by me! Go hence or remain, do whatever thou likest.' Thus addressed by the Brahmana, Karna, hanging down his head from cheerlessness, returned timidly to Rama, reflecting on that matter."'... Thus addressed by Rama, Karna came away, having duty taken his leave. Arriving then before Duryodhana, he informed him, saying, 'I have mastered all weapons!'
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I am still wondering about this.. If Karna and Duryodhan were childhood friends.. I dont think so from what I read above.. Both Karna and Duryodhana seek each others friendship in the Talent display arena which is unnecessary if they were childhood friends.. Also in Stri parva Narada says they became friends accidentally. Childhood friendships are gradual aren't they? with these I am convinced that they became friends in the HP talent contest and not before..

also when Karna was in Parasurama's school looks like he was a wealthy man as he was ready to give kine, wealth and gems.. once he left Parasurama he comes straight to Duryodhana saying I have mastered all weapons... so I presume he was King of Anga when he went to Parasurama.. He requested Drona for Brahma weapon at Hastinapur and not in the Gurukul and most probably at that time Drona had already taught Arjuna the same.. this is what Villi Bharatham confirms too