Karna myths debunked
So this is going to be general thread for Karna's behavior and debunking myths which have spread regarding his birth, caste and characteristics. I'm going to mainly cite BORI version, KMG version and Gita Press version of Mahabharat here. Myth 1: Karna was an untouchable and of lower caste. Truth: Suta is an inter caste child born of kshatriya father and brahmin mother, Adhirath was friend of Dhritrastra and younger brother of King of Anga. Pic 1: Lineage of Adhirath Pic 2: Adhirath was a friend of Dhritrastra Myth 2: Karna was denied teaching by Drona. Truth: This is a big, fat lie. Contradicted by pretty much every version out there, Drona indeed taught Karna. Pic 1&2: Gita Press version Pic 3: KMG version Pic 4: BORI version Myth 3: Karna went to Parshuram because Drona refused to teach him. Truth: Karna wanted Brahmashira astra to kill Arjuna hence Drona denied to give him the astra Myth 4: Karna bore enmity towards Pandavas after they insulted him in rangbhoomi. Truth...