How did Kunti got 5 sons?

After Indraprastha was established, Kunti stayed in Hastinapura and had an affectionate relationship with her sister in law, Gandhari. Before the Kurukshetra War, Kunti met Karna and asked him to join the Pandava side, but upon his refusal, she convinced him to spare five out of her six children.

Who impregnated Kunti?

The record for the longest pregnancy is 375 days. [5] It is plausible, however, that Gandhari’s “pregnancy” was a case of pseudocyesis. It must be noted that at about the same time, Gandhari’s sister-in-law, Kunti, had conceived and delivered her first son Yudhishthira.

Who was Pandu’s favorite wife?

Death. One day, Pandu becomes captivated by the beauty of Madri and embraces her. As a result of the sage’s curse, Pandu dies. In grief that her husband died because of her, Madri commits suicide.

Why did durvassa give away her illegitimate son?

Thus Durvassa’s son, Karna, too was illustrious. Pre-marital sex and Pregnancy before marriage, although frowned upon in Indian society is not unheard of. And so she gives away her illegitimate son.

How did Pandu have five children?

Pandu was cursed and would die if he made love to one of his wives. Kunti used her mantra to have three children from gods. Madri also used the mantra and had twin boys. This gave Pandu five children. One day, Pandu could not resist Madri and he died while making love to her.

How did Yudhisthira know that Karna was his brother?

Yudhisthira said, “It was after the slaughter of all these men that I came to know that Karna was my brother. He was born of the union of the Sun god and my mother Kunti. He was regarded by the whole world to be the son of Radha, but in actuality, he was my mother’s eldest son. I have, unknowingly, caused him to be slain.

What did King Yudhisthira curse his mother for?

When King Yudhisthira heard his mother’s words of consolation, he could not contain his anger and grief. He said to her, Because you have concealed this knowledge from me, I will be subdued, not by war, but by sinful reactions. I curse all womenhood that henceforward no woman shall succeed in keeping a secret.