Chapter 9 Kunti and Her Doubt on Vedic Mantras
Sri Krishna’s paternal grandpa, was a deserving member of the Yadava race. His daughter Pritha became well known for her qualities and beauty. Sura gave his daughter Pritha to his cousin Kuntibhoja as an adoption because Kuntibhoja was childless. She began going by the name Kunti after her adopted father at that point. When Kunti was a young child, the sage Durvasa visited her father’s home for a while, and for a year, Kunti gave the sage her undivided attention, patience, and devotion. He gave her a holy mantra since he was so proud of her. He declared: “If you invoke any deity by repeating this mantra, he will appear to you and provide you the blessing of a son who is equal to him in grandeur.” He gave her this blessing because, using his yogic abilities, he predicted the bad luck her future spouse would encounter.
Kunti tested the mantra’s effectiveness immediately due to her eager curiosity by repeating it and calling upon the Sun, which she could see beaming in the skies.
The Sun god immediately approached the lovely princess Kunti and stood there admiring her with fervent, soul-scorching affection while the sky quickly darkened with clouds. O God, who are thou? Kunti questioned, overwhelmed by the wonderful glimpse of her celestial guest. I am the Sun, the Sun said in response. The magic cast by the incantation you sang to bring forth sons has attracted me to you.
In shock, Kunti remarked, “I am an unmarried girl who depends on my father. I don’t want to be a mother because I’m not ready for it. I only wanted to gauge the strength of the blessing the sage Durvasa bestowed. Please accept my apology for this foolish infantile behaviour. However, the Sun God was prevented from doing so due of the mantra’s ability to hold him. She, on the other hand, dreaded the idea of being held responsible by the public. However, the Sun god comforted her, saying, “No guilt shall cling to you. You’ll reclaim your virginity after you give birth to my son.
Kunti was blessed by the Sun, who gives the entire world its light and life. Divine births happen instantly rather than after the exhausting nine-month human gestation period.
Karna, who was born to her with celestial armour and earrings and who was as radiant and lovely as the Sun, was the result. He eventually rose to become one of history’s greatest heroes. Due to the blessing bestowed by the Sun, Kunti once more turned into a virgin following the birth of the kid.
What should she do with the child, she pondered. She put the infant in a box that was sealed and cast it adrift in a river to conceal her error. When a childless charioteer came upon the drifting case and picked it up, he was shocked and overjoyed to see a stunningly lovely kid within.
He gave it to his wife, who showered it with motherly affection. Karna, the Sun God’s son, was raised as a charioteer’s kid as a result. When the time came to give Kunti in marriage, Kuntibhoja summoned every prince from the surrounding area and performed a swayamvara so she could select her spouse.
The swayamvara attracted a large number of interested suitors because to the princess’s widespread reputation for outstanding beauty and morality. King Pandu, the brilliant representative of the Bharata race, had the garland put on his neck by Kunti. King Pandu’s charisma outshone the brilliance of all the other princes there. She followed her spouse to his capital, Hastinapur, once the marriage was properly solemnised.
Pandu married Madri, the sister of the king of Madra, following the counsel of Bhishma and in line with the accepted norm. The monarchs of ancient married two or three times to ensure progeny, not only for sensuous whims.
Keep Mahabharat Book at Home and Read Daily – DO NOT FALL TO FAKE PROPAGANDA and Allow Enemies to Weaken our Dharma and Bharat
This historical epic Mahabharat is known as fifth Veda. It is a common misconception spread by mlecchas; muslims and christian missionaries, and secular Hindus that reading Mahabharat or keeping it at home will likely lead to arguments and fighting. All of this misinformation was spread by illiterate mlecchas and anti-Hindus, and it is completely incorrect. It is done to mentally weaken Hindus so that they avoid reading Mahabharat. Because Mahabharat invokes bravery, pride and sense of confidence in Hindus.
Keep a copy of Mahabharat at home and read it online at the HariBhakt website. Mahabharat is rightly called the fifth Veda for Kaliyuga people because it is a tool and guidance to invoke confidence and bravery in Sanatan Dharmi Hindus.
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