Is Karna was student of Dronacharya?

Yes, Karna is also student of Dronacharya. “The Vrishnis and the Andhakas, and princes from various lands, and the (adopted) son of Radha of the Suta caste, (Karna), all became pupils of Drona.

How did Karna get education?

For his studies, Karna went to the ashrama of Parashurama, the Guru of Brahmins. Parashurama had decided to take only Brahmin boys as his disciples. Therefore, Karna went there in disguise of a Brahmin boy and learnt old scriptures, Vedas, Upanishads, and became exceedingly expert in the art of bow and arrow, archery.

Did Karna learn from Parshuram?

Parashurama was extremely pleased with Karna and taught him everything he knew, including how to use the devastating Brahmastra. One afternoon, Parashurama was laying on the ground. He asked Karna to get him some deerskin to use as a pillow.

Why did Parashurama curse Karna in Mahabharata?

When Parashurama woke up and saw the blood oozing from Karna’s wound, he at once deduced that Karna was not a Brahmin. Enraged, Parashurama accused Karna of stealing knowledge and laid a curse upon Karna that he would forget all the knowledge required to wield the Brahamastra.

How many sons did Karna have in Mahabharata?

According to the Mahabharata, Karna was married to Vrushali. He had ten sons: Vrishasena, Sudama, Vrishaketu, Chitrasena, Satyasena, Sushena, Shatrunjaya, Dvipata, Banasena, and Prasena; eight of them took part in the Kurukshetra war. Sudama was killed by Arjuna at Draupadi’s swayamvara when he was 9 years old. Prasena was killed by Satyaki.

How Parashurama deduced that Karna was not a Brahmin?

It settled on Karna’s thigh and began to bore Karna’s thigh. Karna could not attempt to drive it away as it would disturb his master. Despite the increasing pain Karna sat still. Blood began to ooze from the thigh. When Parashurama woke up and saw the blood oozing from Karna’s wound, he at once deduced that Karna was not a Brahmin.

Why did Karna learn archery from Parashurama?

After being refused by Drona, Karna wanted to learn advanced skills of archery and hence he decided to learn from Parashurama, Drona’s own guru. Parashurama observed Karna’s humility and love of learning, Karna gladly demonstrated his skill and surprised him by his dexterity and concentration.

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