Why did Draupadi decide not to marry Karna?

In this scenario, when it was Karna’s turn, Draupadi, did not want to marry him as she wanted to marry Arjuna. So, in her haste to avoid Karna, she proclaimed that she will not marry a person from the lower caste.

How did Arjuna win Draupadi’s hand?

Arjuna was the only one besides Karna who was capable of winning Draupadi’s hand. But Draupadi had already rejected Karna owing to his background (he was a Sut Putra meaning son of a charioteer). Arjuna stunned everyone present at the King’s court by striking the fish’s eye and by winning Draupadi’s hand.

Why didn’t Karna participate in the Mahabharata?

The ‘sutputra’ comment is diecarded in BORI CE as it is inconsistent and even in the further text nobody including Karna refer to this incident. So there are two possibilities: He didn’t participate. He failed. In TV serials it is shown that Draupadi rejected him due to his caste which is a big lie.

Why did Karna not participate in the Swyamvar?

Karna negates Arjuna, which creates a balance. Draupadi herself prevented Karna from participating in the Swyamvar, calling him a Suta Putra (This insult by Draupadi was one of the reasons for her downfall in the court room where she was disrobed in public, leading to humiliation of Pandavas, reaping the seeds of war). Karma is a bitch!

How does Draupadi react to Karna’s decision to not kill Bheema?

Karna decides to walk away and not kill Bheema. When Draupadi learns that Karna had spared the life of Bheema, her love and respect for Karna is magnified.

What was Karna’s attempt to provoke Pandavas?

It was attempt by karna to provoke pandavas in order to save their dear wife. O handsome one, select thou another husband now,–one who will not make thee a slave by gambling.