Karna: Reincarnation Of Kartvirya Arjun

Tapasya

Sorry readers I forget to mention in my last chapter that Karna has taken the knowledge of every military formations and battle strategies such as Garuda Vyuh, Matsya Vyuh, and Chakravyuh, how to train soldiers infantry horses and elephants, how to prepare chariot and all the qualities of the good commander in chief of the army.

Story Starts......

Karna wrote a letter to his foster parents Adhiratha and Radha about the Tapasya.

Initially they were sad but also proud that their son is going to meet the Tridevs themselves and get their astras.

Karna is in his sage attire and took the blessings of Indra Dev Devguru Brihaspati and his father Surya Dev.

Surya Dev:- Putra all the best you have to please Trimurtis themselves
Brahma Deva doesn't please so early
Bhagwan Vishnu and Mahadev can take a very difficult test from you which can destroy you all hopes

Brihaspati:- Putra Karna my Guru dakshina is very difficult but if you complete that then you would be known as the greatest warrior not only among humans but also Devas Asuras Gandharvas Kinnars Yakshas Nagas and heavenly birds would not be able to match your powers at any cost.

You already know all 5 Vidhis of Archery which no human knows about.

Karna:- I am not doing this Tapasya for self glory but to do my dharma of being a student.

Then Karna mounted on the divine chariot with Aruna as his charioteer went towards Himalayas.

Then they reached the sacred forests in Himalayas which was far from Human contact

Arun:- Suryaputra Karna this is the spot chosen by Dev Guru Brihaspati for penance.

If you orders me can I return to my Loka

Karna:- Yes obviously

Then Arun returns to his loka and Karna started his penance.

Karna, driven by the profound sense of duty and devotion to his guru Brihaspati, embarked on an extraordinary journey of penance. His purpose was clear and noble: to obtain the most powerful divine weapons as guru dakshina, a gift of immeasurable worth to honor his teacher. With unwavering resolve, Karna sought the favor of the supreme deities—Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh (Shiva)—whose blessings alone could grant him such celestial power.

Choosing a secluded forest, ancient and filled with the echoes of countless past meditations, Karna prepared himself for the intense tapasya that lay ahead. The forest, dense with towering trees and dappled with shafts of sunlight, exuded an aura of sacred energy. It was a place where time seemed to pause, and the veil between the mortal world and the divine thinned.

Karna stood beneath a massive banyan tree whose roots spiraled deep into the earth and branches stretched out like a canopy of protective arms. His form was steadfast, clothed in simple attire that reflected his ascetic intent. He folded his hands in prayer and closed his eyes, tuning his breath to the rhythm of the forest. The initial days of his penance were devoted to preparing his mind and body. He focused on sacred mantras, each recitation carrying his consciousness closer to the divine plane. The sound of his voice melded seamlessly with the rustle of the leaves and the gentle chirping of birds.

As days turned into weeks, Karna intensified his penance. He stood on one leg, the other folded against his thigh, his balance unwavering. His body remained immobile, even as the sun blazed down on him during the day and the chill of the night wrapped around him like a shroud. He abstained from food and water, letting go of earthly desires and embracing the austerity required for such a formidable tapasya. The forest responded to his dedication; the winds stilled, and even the smallest creatures seemed to recognize the gravity of his devotion.