Karna, the Unparalleled Donor - A Moral Story for Children

Karna, the Unparalleled Donor

A remarkable tale of generosity from the Mahabharata — discover how Karna earned the title "Daanveer" by giving without expectation.

Introduction

Karna, the legendary warrior from the Mahabharata, was famously known as Daanveer Karna — the great and unmatched donor. One day, Arjuna asked Lord Krishna, "Why is Karna considered the greatest donor? I too give, but I'm not recognized like him."

The Test of Giving

Lord Krishna, ever wise, smiled and decided to show Arjuna the difference. As they passed by some mountains, Krishna snapped his fingers — and the mountains turned into solid gold. He instructed Arjuna, "Distribute all of this gold to the villagers. Ensure not a speck remains."

Filled with joy and pride, Arjuna called the villagers and began distributing the gold. People sang his praises as he gave out handfuls. But even after two days of giving, the gold remained. Tired and frustrated, Arjuna turned to Krishna and said, "I can’t go on. This is impossible."

Karna’s Simplicity

Krishna then called Karna and gave him the same task. Karna simply announced to the villagers, "These golden mountains are yours — take as much as you like." And with that, he walked away. The people joyfully took the gold, and the mountains disappeared.

Pearls of Wisdom

1. How did Karna distribute the mountains of gold?

Karna simply called the villagers and told them to take the mountains of gold for themselves. He did not involve himself in deciding who got what and did not seek praise or control over the process.

2. What is the moral of the story?

True generosity lies in giving without attachment or expectation. While Arjuna gave with pride and involvement, Karna gave selflessly, with no desire for control or admiration — making him the ultimate donor.

🌟 Moral of the Story: True generosity is giving without expecting anything in return — not even praise. 🌟

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