Why Karna is real hero of Mahabharata?

Karna joined the Duryodhana's side in the Kurukshetra war. He was a key warrior who aimed to kill 3rd Pandava Arjuna but dies in a battle with him during the war. He is a tragic hero in the Mahabharata, in a manner similar to Aristotle's literary category of "flawed good man".
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Who is the real hero of Mahabharata and why?

Karna-The Real Hero of Mahabharata, The World's Greatest Epic From India (Part II) Karna is the most tragic character in the great Hindu epic Mahabharata. From his birth onward he faced the cruel fate. He was abandoned by his own mother.
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Who is the real hero Karna or Arjuna?

The epic clearly paints Arjuna as the consummate warrior, not Karna. Arjuna's noble qualities are there for everyone to see, perhaps as a foil to Karna's vices. It is Arjuna who is the hero, Karna one of the worst villains.
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Who was hero of Mahabharata?

Definition. Arjuna (also given as Arjun) is the great hero of the Indian epic Mahabharata and the philosophical-religious dialogue Bhagavad Gita.
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Who was better Arjun or Karna?

Both are greatest archers in Indian History. But Arjun was supported by God himself... so he never faced defeat. His things were easier as he was a Prince of Kuru clan. whereas Karna has earned everything in life with lot of hard work, determination, sacrifice and based on his talent.
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Who can defeat Karna?

Being spurred by Krishna, then Arjuna used Anjalikastra to kill Karna which cut the head of Karna, leading to his death. Arjuna had to kill Karna in such a kind of situation only because Karna had banes from Goddess Earth and poor brahmin.
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What Krishna says about Karna?

Lord Krishna had praised Karna on several occasions.

In the middle of the war, Krishna even told Arjuna that Karna was indeed a real warrior, and far better than him. Karna reminds us of the saying ”Tough times never last, but tough people do.”
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Was Karna a good person?

Karna joined the Duryodhana's side in the Kurukshetra war. He was a key warrior who aimed to kill 3rd Pandava Arjuna but dies in a battle with him during the war. He is a tragic hero in the Mahabharata, in a manner similar to Aristotle's literary category of "flawed good man".
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Why is Karna great?

Karna was the closest friend of Duryodhana and fought on his behalf against the Pandavas (his brothers) in the famous Kurukshetra war. Karna fought against misfortune throughout his life and kept his word under all circumstances. Many admire him for his courage and generosity.
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Is Karna greater than Arjuna?

Hands down- Arjuna. Arjuna was better than Karna. A Greater warrior. And this was proven more than once during the Mahabharata.
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Is Karna hero or villain?

Type of Villain

Karna, also known as Jaya, Digvijaya, or Mrityunjaya, is the main protagonist of the Hindu epic Mahabharata. Karna is the firstborn son of princess Kunti and was conjured by the sun god Surya.
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Did Karna loved Draupadi?

She had to suffer a lot because of Pandavas and kauravas both. Originally Answered: Was Draupadi in love with Karna? The short and simple answer is: No Draupadi was not in love with Karna.
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Is Karna a God?

Karṇa (Sankrist: कर्ण) is the hero of the epic Mahabharata, who's also known as "Vrisha". He was the main protagonist of the epic and was the eldest of the Pandava. Unlike his younger brothers, Karṇa was given up by his mother Kunti.
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Why did Karna insult Draupadi?

Hearing these words, Karna gets angry and says that when Yudhishthira lost all his possession he also lost Draupadi, even specifically staking her. Karna calls Draupadi a "whore" for being the wedded wife of five men, adding that dragging her to court is not surprising act whether she be attired or naked.
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Why Karna did not save Draupadi?

Karna did not have even the slightest reason to protect her except the reason, her being a woman and that women should not be humiliated so badly in front of men.
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How many times Karna defeated Arjuna?

Arjuna actually defeated Karna thrice in the Mahabharat. 1. ) First time was during Yudhisthira's Rajasuya Yagna when his brothers went and conquered all of Bharatvarsh.
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Was Karna good looking?

In Mahabharata ,Karna was the most handsome man in fair skin along with Lord Krishna ,he was the most handsome man in black skin.In Mahabharata,Karna's beauty detaildly desceibed more than 25 times unlike Nakula and Pradyumna,their beauty described only 2,3 times.
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Was Karna better archer than Arjuna?

Karna, being older than Arjuna by 10 + years, might be better Archer than Arjuna until Arjuna was an infant. Once Arjuna entered Gurukul of Drona, He excelled in Archery within no time and became better Archer, by big margin, than any other student in Gurukul including Karna who was much elder than Arjuna.
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Who is the best hero of Mahabharata?

Arjuna. Arjuna is one of the major characters in Mahabharata.
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What was Karna last wish?

Karna's last wish was that Krishna should perform His last rites, on virgin soil, soil on which the sorrows He had gone through cannot sprout in any form, and where His mortal remains will merge into the virgin soil."
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Was Duryodhana a true friend of Karna?

The friendship between Karna and Duryodhana is considered to be a great one, and is used as an example of friendship and loyalty. A lesser-known story is told about Karna, Duryodhana, and his wife Bhanumati, as an example of honest friendship. With the help of Karna, Duryodhana married Bhanumati.
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Is Karna the strongest in fate?

Karna served the Red Faction in Fate/Apocrypha, and he is by far the strongest Lancer-class Servant in the series. He is the son of the Sun God, Surya, making him one of the greatest Heroes in Indian mythology, and his combat skills allow him to take on multiple Servants at once without any trouble.
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What is temptation of Karna?

'The Temptation of Karna' occurs in the 'Episode- 53' ('The udyog parva') of The Mahabharata which is wholly devoted to the classic and sublime scene in which Lord Krishna disclosed to Karna about his true descent, about his real mother and the secret of his birth.
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Does Bhishma know about Karna?

Bhishma too knew about Karna's origins, likely through his mother, the river Ganga where the latter was abandoned as an infant. Krishna, being a god and omniscient, also knew.
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Who tempted Karna?

Krsna tries to persuade Karna to join the Pandavas, his brothers in the war against the Kauravas. He offers Karna the throne and the powers that come with the king with his five brothers standing in attendance. Karna refuses the tempting offer, his life's dream, claiming his loyalty to Duryodhana.
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