Terms of address: Adipati
Type: Human
Origin: India
Description in the Javanese wayang retellings: Son of Kunti and [Batara Surya]. He was born out of wedlock and not acknowledged as Kunti's son. He was born out of Kunti's ear and thrown into the Gangga river. A coachman called [Adirata] and his wife [Nanda] took care of him (in India, Nanda is most commonly known as Radha). He was eventually received and given honors and ranks by the Korawa faction. He made a promise to Kunti not to fight anyone except Arjuna in the Baratayuda. He was killed by Arjuna's Pasopati weapon.
Notes on the Indian retellings: He is known as the son of Kunti and Surya, the Sun God. He is said to have been born with /kavacha kundala/ (an armor and a pair of earrings) that were attached to his body since birth. These were considered to make him unbeatable. Due to this, Indra, the father of Arjuna, worried for his son's safety as Arjuna was Karna's greatest enemy. Knowing Karna's greatly charitable nature, Lord Indra took the form of an elderly man and asked Karna to give him his /kavacha kundalas/ as a donation. Karna immediately obliged and this left Indra shocked and amazed upon his great generosity. He blessed Karna with a weapon in return.
Mother: Kunti
Father: Surya
Consorts: Surtikanthi
Offspring: Warsasena, Warsakusuma
Lived in: Awangga
Killed by: Arjuna
Amulets and hierlooms: Pusaka Anting Mustika, Pusaka Kutang Kere Kaswaran, Anak Panah Wijatacaoa, Kunta Wijayandanu, Rompi Kawacayuda, Cincin Socamaningrat, Kyai Jalak Kaladite, Aji Kalakupa, Aji Naracabala
Wanda: Badru, Lontang
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