Kunti was the mother of the Pandavas. But one secret mistake from her youth changed the fate of kingdoms and the Mahabharata forever.
What did she do, and why?
Before marriage, Kunti received a powerful mantra. With one wish, she could call any god and have a child blessed by them. But she made a decision she would regret for life.
Curious and alone, Kunti tested the mantra and called the Sun God. Instantly, she received a divine son—Karna—born with golden armor and earrings, shining with heavenly light.
Afraid of society’s judgment, Kunti made her biggest mistake. She placed baby Karna in a basket and set him afloat on the river, hiding her secret from the world forever.
Karna grew up away from his real mother, never knowing his true identity. He became a mighty warrior, but his life was full of struggles and loneliness, marked by Kunti’s hidden truth.
Later, when the great Kurukshetra war began, Kunti’s mistake returned. She finally told Karna the truth—but it was too late. The secret changed loyalties, destinies, and the course of the epic battle.
Kunti’s biggest mistake teaches us that one hidden decision can shape destinies and history. Her story reminds us to face the truth, no matter how hard it seems.
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