The great war of Mahabharatha was fought between the Pandavas and Kauravas. The eldest Kaurava was Duryodhana. His best friend was Karna. Karna was actually the eldest son of Kunti, the mother of the Pandavas. Because of circumstances, he was brought up as the son of charioteer. <br /> <br />All his life, Karna was always ridiculed and never given the respect of being a warrior. There is a story of why Karna despite being the noblest, bravest and one of the best warriors was destined to suffer his life..... <br /> <br />Much much before the Mahabharatha, there lived as asura called Dambhodbhava. Dambhodbhava wanted to be powerful. So he prayed to Surya, the Sun God. <br /> <br />Surya appeared before him, 'Open your eyes son! I am pleased with your devotion!' <br /> <br />Dambhodbhava bowed before him, 'Lord! I am blessed to see you!' <br /> <br />Surya smiled, 'I wish to grant you a boon! Ask anything from me!' <br /> <br />Dambhodbhava hid a smile, 'My Lord! Please make me immortal!' <br /> <br />Surya frowned, 'That is not possible! Everything that is born has to die! Immortality is out of question!' <br /> <br />Dambhodbhava's shoulder drooped. He knew that no matter how much he asked, Surya would never grant him the boon of immortality. All the time he had spent meditating were a waste.... <br /> <br />Surya stood there patiently waiting for Dambhodbhava to ask him, when he suddenly saw a glint in Dambhodbhava's eyes. Surya's eye narrowed. Dambhodbhava bowed to him, 'My Lord! If you cannot make me immortal atleast grant me this boon!' Surya looked suspiciously as Dambhodbhava continued, 'I want to be protected by a thousand armours!'
