Mahabharat - The Changed Fate

Chapter 53: The Reactions

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The sun hung low in the sky, casting a warm glow over the sprawling palace of Hastinapur. Within its walls, a heavy tension permeated the air, thick enough to be cut with a knife. Today was the day Kunti had decided to unveil the truth that had long been buried—one that would shake the very foundations of both the Pandavas and the Kauravas.

Gathered in the grand hall, the royal family and their closest advisors waited with bated breath. The Pandavas, clad in their regal attire, stood together, their expressions a mix of anticipation and concern. Duryodhana and his brothers, the Kauravas, were seated across from them, their eyes filled with a mixture of curiosity and suspicion. The atmosphere was electric, each person acutely aware that the revelation Kunti was about to make would alter their lives forever.

Kunti entered the hall, her heart pounding in her chest. She had rehearsed this moment a thousand times in her mind, yet as she stood before her sons and their cousins, she felt the weight of her confession pressing down on her. Her hands trembled slightly as she took a deep breath, steadying herself for the difficult words she was about to speak.

"My dear sons," Kunti began, her voice steady but laced with emotion. "There is something you all must know—something that has burdened my heart for far too long."

The hall fell silent, all eyes focused intently on her. Yudhishthira, the eldest of the Pandavas, stepped forward, concern etched on his face. "What is it, Mother? You look troubled."

Kunti glanced at each of her sons, her heart aching at the thought of revealing such a painful truth. "I must tell you about your elder brother... your elder brother, Karna."

A murmur swept through the room, a ripple of shock and confusion. Duryodhana's brows furrowed, and he exchanged glances with his brothers, unsure of what Kunti was implying.

Kunti took a deep breath, gathering her courage. "Karna is not just a friend or ally. He is my firstborn son, born before I married King Pandu. He is the son of the Sun God, Surya."

The revelation hung heavy in the air, a shocking truth that rocked everyone in the room. Arjuna's face drained of color, and Bhima's jaw tightened in disbelief. Nakula and Sahadeva exchanged wide-eyed glances, struggling to comprehend the implications of Kunti's words.

"Karna?" Yudhishthira echoed, his voice barely above a whisper. "He is our brother?"

"Yes," Kunti confirmed, tears welling in her eyes. "He is your elder brother, and you must understand the weight of his existence. When I had him, I was young and afraid. I had to abandon him for the sake of my honor and reputation."

The Kauravas, initially skeptical, were drawn into the gravity of Kunti's revelation. Duryodhana's expression shifted from confusion to realization, and he looked at his brothers. "This changes everything."

The silence that followed was palpable. It was as if the very walls of Hastinapur were holding their breath, waiting for the responses to come.

Yudhishthira, filled with a mix of emotions, stepped closer to Kunti. "Mother, why didn't you tell us sooner? We have fought against Karna, thinking him an enemy, when all along he was our brother."