In this *pivotal episode* of Mahabharat (StarPlus 2013), *Karna, the rejected prodigy, begins his archery training under **Guru Parashuram* – setting the stage for his legendary rivalry with Arjun!
*Key Moments:* 🏹 *The Disciple Rises*: - Karna travels to *Parashuram’s hermitage*, disguising as a Brahmin - His *natural talent stuns the guru* – hits 10 targets blindfolded on Day 1 - Parashuram declares: "You shoot like Lord Vishnu himself!"
☀ *Surya’s Blessing*: - Father Surya Dev *blesses Karna’s bow* with solar energy - Learns the *"Vijaya Bow" technique* – never misses its mark - Secretly masters *divine astras* while others sleep
💔 *Hidden Struggle*: - Practices with *bleeding fingers* on a self-made straw dummy - Vows: "I’ll prove caste doesn’t define greatness!" - Duryodhan *watches from afar*, already plotting their alliance
