The Purana Index v1.c5.s7.481

v1.c5.s7.481

Karṇa (1)—born of Kuntī as a virgin and abandoned by her; brought up by Adhiratha; became a king and father of Vṛṣasena.¹ Pāṇḍavas defeated his army. Arjuna was saved from Karṇa’s arrows by Kṛṣṇa. Joined Duryodhana in insulting Vidura, and was his evil adviser.² Resented Sāmba’s action in carrying away Lakṣmaṇā but vanquished by Sāmba. In charge of gifts in Yudhiṣṭira’s Rājasūya. Joined Duryodhana’s army and succeeded Droṇa as commander for two days, but was killed by Arjuna.³ Failed to hit the mark in the svayamvara of Lakṣmaṇā.⁴ Identified with Cakravarman, the son of Bala.⁵ Was called son of Sūta as he was brought up by Adhiratha the Sūta.⁶