It is said that Vrishaketu was the greatest archer, who defeated a disguised Krishna and Arjuna. This was on account of a curse by the Vasus, on account of Arjuna’s killing Bhishma (who is an incarnation of one of the Vasus) during the Mahabharat war. The gods knew Draupadi’s wish well ahead of time and gave all these qualities to one man. Draupadi always favored Arjuna but alas, Arjuna was not happy with the fact that he had to share the prize he has won with 4 brothers. After fighting a long ferocious duel, Karna too realized the might of Ghatotkacha’s power. The Brahmin got angry and cursed him that he would die helplessly in the same way that his innocent cow had died.It is said that once, a small girl was carrying a bowl of ghee to her mother and she accidentally spills it on the ground. Uloopi was the naga princess who abducted him and married him. He embarks upon a worldwide military campaign, otherwise called In this military adventure, Karna waged wars all over the world and made submission of entire kingdoms in the world. Vrishakethu was his only son who survived the war. When he saw Arjuna nearby, he called out to him and urged him to kill Vrishasena. Bheema even managed to insult him and compare him to a stray dog.
He had ten sons: Vrishasena, Sudama, Vrishaketu, Chitrasena, Satyasena, Sushena, Shatrunjaya, Dvipata, Banasena, and Prasena; eight of them took part in the Kurukshetra war. He thus approached Parashurama observed Karna’s humility and love of learning, Karna gladly demonstrated his skill and surprised him by his dexterity and concentration. A warrior, a faithful friend, and an outcast Karna’s life was unfair from the beginning. A birth in the haste of youth, Karna had to bear the runt of his birth throughout his life. As the Pandavas at that time were in hiding, living as poor Brahmins he kept the competition open for all with no restriction on age, caste, or creed.Draupadi had nothing personal against him and she was not prejudiced against his caste, it was just an excuse thought of in a haste. Among these include the Panchals, the kings of the Himalayas, the Angas, the Kalingas, the Magadhas, Chedi, Yavana, etc. Vrishketu became very close to Pandavas following the death of Karna. Pandava knew that Karna was their elder brother. But it was It was Duryodhana who saw his capabilities and when everybody disowned him and even insulted Karna, Duryodhana stood by him not only by considering him as an equal but also by bestowing him as a commander of his Army for his capabilities in the great Mahabharata.For the first time in his life, he was accepted by royalty and it deeds well for his conscience and ego and his soul.He never forgot this gesture of his friend Duryodhana and so in order to show his gratitude towards this unconditional friendship vowed to aide Duryodhana all through his life and in all conditions, good or bad. Vrishaketu had accompanied Arjuna in the Ashwamedha Yagna and was consequently killed. Vrishketu was Karna’s only son to survive the horror of the Kurukshetra war. Abusing this, Indra approached Karna, disguised as a poor Brahmin and asked for his Kavach (armor made of gold) and Kundal (earrings). Also, all these qualities had been equally divided in PandavasBut haughty Draupadi herself prevented him from participating in the Swyamvar, calling him a Suta Putra. Though Karna’s father Surya warned him against Indra, Karna decided to honor his commitment without second thoughts. Arjuna, on the other hand, favored Subhadra. During the campaign he married the daughter of King Yavanata. Pandava knew that Karna was their elder brother.Arjuna had a boon from Uloopi that no creature living in water can do any harm to him. He later came under the patronage of the Pandavas. Shatrunjaya, Vrishasena, and Dvipata were slain by Arjuna.
Vrasasena was killed by Arjuna. After a strategic but remorseless decision, Ghatotkacha was sent to attack the Kaurava’s army as the battle continued beyond sunset one day.Ghatotkacha got very mighty and unconquerable in the wee hours of the night as he was part Rakshasa. Dronacahrya organized a contest to assess the Kuru prince’s prowess to which Karna wanted to take part in. Impressed, Indra gave him Vasava Shakti or Krishna very well knew of the Amogh Shakti that Indra gifted to Karna, and the ever-lurking threat it possessed for Arjuna. He had successfully staved off a challenge from Nakula during the Kurukshetra war and even unseated him from his chariot. Vasuki could only be pacified by the eldest Kunti-Putra (Karna).Draupadi felt terrible for doing what she did and noticed how handsome and a perfect gentleman Karna was. Babhruvahana, the son of Arjuna and Chitrangada was the ruler of this state.There was a fight between Arjuna and Babruvahana and Babruvahana succeeded in killing him with an arrow.Repenting of his deed, he determined to kill himself, but he obtained from his stepmother, the Naga princess Uloopi, a gem which restored Arjuna to life.He returned with his father to Hastinapura.