Karna's envy towards Arjuna: The obsession that led to his demise
Karna became a friend of duryodhana in drona's gurukul because of his hatred for arjuna.
the suta's son (karna) was envious of partha (arjuna) and always competed with him. With Duryodhana's support, he showed his contempt for Pandavas Shambava parva (122) bori CE
There, he went to Drona to learn about weapons. The brave one became Duryodhana's friend. Having obtained the four kinds of weapons from Drona, Kripa and Rama, he became famous in the world as a great archer.34 Having allied himself with Dhritarashtra's son, he was engaged in enmity towards the Parthas. He always desired to fight with the great-souled Phalguna. 35 O lord of the earth! Ever since they first saw each other, he competed with Arjuna and Arjuna competed with Karna. Kundala harana parva (293)
He gatecrashed the event meant for princes & challenged Arjuna Outta nowhere.
Supreme among those who are eloquent, the sun's son addressed his unrecognized brother, the son of Paka's punisher, 17 in a voice that was as deep as the roar of the clouds. "O Partha! Before the eyes of these people, I will perform feats that will surpass everything that you have done. Don't be too amazed at what you have done." Jatugriha parva (126) bori CE
He was cursed by parashurama because he lied. Why did he lie? Because drona denied brahmastra. Why did drona deny?
He saw that Dhananjaya was superior to everyone in learning about dhanurveda. Karna secretly went to Drona" and spoke these words. ‘I wish to know about brahmastra and the secrets of releasing and withdrawing it.** It is my view that I should become Arjuna’s equal in battle. **It is certain that the affection you bear towards your disciples is equal to what you bear towards your son. Because of your favours, make me accomplished and skilled in the use of weapons.’ Shanti parva
He was cursed by the brahmin to die in the hands of that person who he always wanted to rival. Who is that he always wanted to rival with? ARJUNA.
Unwittingly, he killed his homadhenu.13 Having unwittingly performed this deed, Karna went and repeatedly told the brahmana, so that he might be pacified, ‘O illustrious one! I have unwittingly killed your cow. Please show me your favours.’ However, the brahmana censured him and angrily spoke these words, ‘O wicked one! O evil-minded one! You should be killed. Therefore, reap this fruit. You have always sought to rival someone and you have been striving against him every day. Because of this crime, when you are fighting with him, the earth will swallow up the wheel of your chariot. O worst of men! When you clash against your foe and are distracted because the wheel of your chariot has been devoured by the earth, he will exhibit his valour and sever your head. O stupid one! Leave this place. Just as you were distracted when you acted against me, another person will sever and bring down your head while you are distracted.
Why did he trade his kavacha kundala? To get a powerful weapon so that he can kill a person who he fears. Who is that? ARJUNA.
Content in his mind, he asked for the invincible shakti. Karna said, "O Vasava! In exchange for my armour and earrings, give me the invincible shakti that kills large numbers of enemies on the field of battle." O protector of the earth! For an instant, Vasava thought about this in his mind. With the spear in mind, he then spoke these words to Karna. "Give me the earrings and the armour from your body. O Karna! Take the shakti from me, but on one condition. When I am fighting with the daityas, this invincible shakti is released from my hand and having killed hundreds of enemies, returns again to my hand. O son of a suta! But in your hands, it will kill one powerful enemy who roars and blazes. Then, it will return to my hand." Karna replied, "I wish to kill only one enemy37 in a great battle. He roars and blazes and is the source of fear for me. Kundala harana parva (124)
And interestingly there's this verse from kmg & gita press, goshayatra parva. If u go by these, then karna vowed that he will give anything to anyone until he kills Arjuna
Then spake Karna unto him, saying, 'Hear me, O elephant among kings! So long as I do not slay Arjuna, I shall not allow any one to wash my feet, nor shall I taste meat. And** I shall observe the Asura vow and whoever may solicit me (for any thing), I never shall say, 'I have it not.**
The reason why Bhishma insulted karna, why kripa, drona, ashwatthama all had arguments with karna was because Karna used to boast that he would defeat arjuna but failed miserably everytime.
There are many instances which shows that he was jealous of Arjuna.
His jealousy destroyed him. I hope people read & understand. Learn how to not live from him. Not how to live from him. Sympathizing him is not gonna help u in any way. LEARN & GROW
Karna became a friend of duryodhana in drona's gurukul because of his hatred for arjuna.
the suta's son (karna) was envious of partha (arjuna) and always competed with him. With Duryodhana's support, he showed his contempt for Pandavas Shambava parva (122) bori CE
There, he went to Drona to learn about weapons. The brave one became Duryodhana's friend. Having obtained the four kinds of weapons from Drona, Kripa and Rama, he became famous in the world as a great archer.34 Having allied himself with Dhritarashtra's son, he was engaged in enmity towards the Parthas. He always desired to fight with the great-souled Phalguna. 35 O lord of the earth! Ever since they first saw each other, he competed with Arjuna and Arjuna competed with Karna. Kundala harana parva (293)
He gatecrashed the event meant for princes & challenged Arjuna Outta nowhere.
Supreme among those who are eloquent, the sun's son addressed his unrecognized brother, the son of Paka's punisher, 17 in a voice that was as deep as the roar of the clouds. "O Partha! Before the eyes of these people, I will perform feats that will surpass everything that you have done. Don't be too amazed at what you have done." Jatugriha parva (126) bori CE
He was cursed by parashurama because he lied. Why did he lie? Because drona denied brahmastra. Why did drona deny?
He saw that Dhananjaya was superior to everyone in learning about dhanurveda. Karna secretly went to Drona" and spoke these words. ‘I wish to know about brahmastra and the secrets of releasing and withdrawing it.** It is my view that I should become Arjuna’s equal in battle. **It is certain that the affection you bear towards your disciples is equal to what you bear towards your son. Because of your favours, make me accomplished and skilled in the use of weapons.’ Shanti parva
He was cursed by the brahmin to die in the hands of that person who he always wanted to rival. Who is that he always wanted to rival with? ARJUNA.
Unwittingly, he killed his homadhenu.13 Having unwittingly performed this deed, Karna went and repeatedly told the brahmana, so that he might be pacified, ‘O illustrious one! I have unwittingly killed your cow. Please show me your favours.’ However, the brahmana censured him and angrily spoke these words, ‘O wicked one! O evil-minded one! You should be killed. Therefore, reap this fruit. You have always sought to rival someone and you have been striving against him every day. Because of this crime, when you are fighting with him, the earth will swallow up the wheel of your chariot. O worst of men! When you clash against your foe and are distracted because the wheel of your chariot has been devoured by the earth, he will exhibit his valour and sever your head. O stupid one! Leave this place. Just as you were distracted when you acted against me, another person will sever and bring down your head while you are distracted.
Why did he trade his kavacha kundala? To get a powerful weapon so that he can kill a person who he fears. Who is that? ARJUNA.
Content in his mind, he asked for the invincible shakti. Karna said, "O Vasava! In exchange for my armour and earrings, give me the invincible shakti that kills large numbers of enemies on the field of battle." O protector of the earth! For an instant, Vasava thought about this in his mind. With the spear in mind, he then spoke these words to Karna. "Give me the earrings and the armour from your body. O Karna! Take the shakti from me, but on one condition. When I am fighting with the daityas, this invincible shakti is released from my hand and having killed hundreds of enemies, returns again to my hand. O son of a suta! But in your hands, it will kill one powerful enemy who roars and blazes. Then, it will return to my hand." Karna replied, "I wish to kill only one enemy37 in a great battle. He roars and blazes and is the source of fear for me. Kundala harana parva (124)
And interestingly there's this verse from kmg & gita press, goshayatra parva. If u go by these, then karna vowed that he will give anything to anyone until he kills Arjuna
Then spake Karna unto him, saying, 'Hear me, O elephant among kings! So long as I do not slay Arjuna, I shall not allow any one to wash my feet, nor shall I taste meat. And** I shall observe the Asura vow and whoever may solicit me (for any thing), I never shall say, 'I have it not.**
The reason why Bhishma insulted karna, why kripa, drona, ashwatthama all had arguments with karna was because Karna used to boast that he would defeat arjuna but failed miserably everytime.
There are many instances which shows that he was jealous of Arjuna.
His jealousy destroyed him. I hope people read & understand. Learn how to not live from him. Not how to live from him. Sympathizing him is not gonna help u in any way. LEARN & GROW