The Greatest Indian Epic - Mahabharath

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Originally Posted by Nakeeran

Raghu Sir

May I get explanation for :

1. Why did Drona ask for Ekalaivan's thumb finger -
So that Arjuna will not have any equal warrior
or THE DIRTY CASTE WAR HERE ALSO :twisted:

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Hello, this was one of Krishna leela, Drona knew Ekalaiva was better archer than Arjuna and he feared that He may excell him (dronarcharya) in Archery and may pose a threat to the Pandavas, as he felt that he may Join the Kauravas against the Pandavas.

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Originally Posted by Nakeeran

2. Drona I believe told Karna that he can teach only Kshatriyas -
If yes, why did he teach his son who was a Brahmin guy ?

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I dont think Dronacharya taught Aswathama any Archery skills,

Could Sudhamma Sir pls, enlighten us on this.

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Originally Posted by Raghu

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Originally Posted by Nakeeran

Raghu Sir

May I get explanation for :

1. Why did Drona ask for Ekalaivan's thumb finger -
So that Arjuna will not have any equal warrior
or THE DIRTY CASTE WAR HERE ALSO :twisted:

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Hello, this was one of Krishna leela, Drona knew Ekalaiva was better archer than Arjuna and he feared that He may excell him (dronarcharya) in Archery and may pose a threat to the Pandavas, as he felt that he may Join the Kauravas against the Pandavas.

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Originally Posted by Nakeeran

2. Drona I believe told Karna that he can teach only Kshatriyas -
If yes, why did he teach his son who was a Brahmin guy ?

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I dont think Dronacharya taught Aswathama any Archery skills,

Could Sudhamma Sir pls, enlighten us on this.

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Raghu Sir

I think your version may be wrong.
There is no Krishna leela here on Ekalaivan episode. Besides, Drona had no reason to fear that EK may join Kauravas as during that phase , THE ENTIRE PANDAVAS & GAURAVAS WERE VERY YOUNG & NOONE FORSAW ANY EVENTUAL WAR
In other words, Drona didnt have any disparity between Pandavas & Kauravas during this phase .
Pl clarify me


As per you Drona didnt teach Aswathama.
Then how did he learn the art of archery ? Infact he had divine weapons I believe

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Originally Posted by Nakeeran

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Originally Posted by Raghu

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Originally Posted by selvakumar

RaghuJi, I think if we should respect only talents then Kirubachariyaar should not have prevented Karna just because of the fact that he is not a king

In that case, DHURYODANA was bold enough to break this old nastiytradition. :)

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Indeed!!! Only TALENTS should be appreciated , teh casts, class and all that Crap should not come in at all.. But yes though I loudly applaud Dhurodhana for his bold move, there were self fish reasons behind it, he wanted some one to defeat Arjuna, he knew Only Karna can do it, so he made use of the circumstances wisely!

small request, dont call me Ji, Machi sounds better, Sariya Machi
:-) :lol:

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Raghu sir

I think Duryodhana accepted Karna as his friend even before Karna could prove his skills ( remember that display day )
I dont see any vested interest here by Duryodhana

Pl enlighten me here

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No, Duryodhana only saw and met Karna during the archery competition, it was Shakuni who told Duryodhana to make Karna his friend, it was the wicked Shakuni indeed!

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This is Common in any war fare, you are right Arjuna single handedly defeated the Kauravas, including Karna, but Karna single handedly defeated Pandavas for the last 5 days he Commanded the Kauravas!

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Raghu machi ! That is not 5 days.. It is only 2 days in which he commanded his side !
Pithaamagar - 10 Days
Dhronaacharyar - 5 Days
Karna - 2 Days
Salliyan - 1 Day
Total - 18 Days ! Please correct me if I am wrong.

I agree with your views regarding Karna.. Ofcourse Karna is a better warrior than Arjun.

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Originally Posted by Raghu

No, Duryodhana only saw and met Karna during the archery competition, it was Shakuni who told Duryodhana to make Karna his friend, it was the wicked Shakuni indeed!

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Could be ! But a person like Duryodhana (the prince) need not accept a person (who is son of a chariot driver) as his friend.

He could have made him as one of his subordinates or some other person by giving him the same kingdom.

But he accepted him as his friend rather than blindly following the advices / misguidance from elders like Kirubaacharya or others that being a king he should not do that. Hope I am clear. I think Duryodhana excelled here in breaking the tradition here :)

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Originally Posted by selvakumar

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This is Common in any war fare, you are right Arjuna single handedly defeated the Kauravas, including Karna, but Karna single handedly defeated Pandavas for the last 5 days he Commanded the Kauravas!

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Raghu machi ! That is not 5 days.. It is only 2 days in which he commanded his side !
Pithaamagar - 10 Days
Dhronaacharyar - 5 Days
Karna - 2 Days
Salliyan - 1 Day
Total - 18 Days ! Please correct me if I am wrong.

I agree with your views regarding Karna.. Ofcourse Karna is a better warrior than Arjun.

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Selva Anne

PERFECT . :D

I think Karna was the commander for just 2 days after Drona fell
Your listing of days is ABSOLUTELY PERFECT :thumbsup:

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Originally Posted by selvakumar

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Originally Posted by Raghu

No, Duryodhana only saw and met Karna during the archery competition, it was Shakuni who told Duryodhana to make Karna his friend, it was the wicked Shakuni indeed!

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Could be ! But a person like Duryodhana (the prince) need not accept a person (who is son of a chariot driver) as his friend.

He could have made him as one of his subordinates or some other person by giving him the same kingdom.But he accepted him as his friend rather than blindly following the advices / misguidance from elders like Kirubaacharya or others that being a king he should not do that. Hope I am clear. I think Duryodhana excelled here in breaking the tradition here :)

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Selva Anne :D

Golden words ! what you have mentioned here.

True. Duryodhana could have easily made him his Dhalapathi instead of a King .

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Originally Posted by selvakumar

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Originally Posted by Raghu

No, Duryodhana only saw and met Karna during the archery competition, it was Shakuni who told Duryodhana to make Karna his friend, it was the wicked Shakuni indeed!

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Could be ! But a person like Duryodhana (the prince) need not accept a person (who is son of a chariot driver) as his friend.

He could have made him as one of his subordinates or some other person by giving him the same kingdom.But he accepted him as his friend rather than blindly following the advices / misguidance from elders like Kirubaacharya or others that being a king he should not do that. Hope I am clear. I think Duryodhana excelled here in breaking the tradition here :)

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Selva Anne :D

Golden words ! what you have mentioned here.

True. Duryodhana could have easily made him his Dhalapathi instead of a King .

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Originally Posted by Nakeeran

Selva Anne
PERFECT . :D
I think Karna was the commander for just 2 days after Drona fell
Your listing of days is ABSOLUTELY PERFECT :thumbsup:

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Nakeera Thanks ! :)
Yup.. Karna - Dhuryodana bond is one of the interesting things in this great epic.

Lord Krishna's attempts to pull karna to the Pandavaa's side failed miserably because of this :)

i am glad, very very glad.