Karna is one of the most powerful yet the most unlucky warrior in Mahabharata. Though he had weapons like Brahmasthra and the gifts from his father, the Sun, Kavacha and Kundala, he did not get the help from any of his weapons or gifts in the last moment. He was cursed by many for and not for his faults, which affected him during the fight.After misusing a boon from Sage Durvasa, Kunti is left with a son from Surya. Not knowing what to do, she lets it afloat in a river, which is found by Adhiratha and charioteer who is childless. He and his wife, Radha raise him as their own son and provide him with all the necessities. Karna sets on a search for a 'guru' and finds himself humiliated in front of others. He finally finds a guru in Parashurama but instead cursed by him. The book gives an account of the humiliations he has faced, his friendship with Duryodhana, his hatred towards Arjuna and the ill fated death in the Kurukshetra war.
