20 curses and boons of ramayan and mahabharat that no one knows

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20 curses and boons of Ramayan and Mahabharat that no one knows

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Curses and boons are an integral part of Indian mythological stories. When it comes to curses, Karna of Mahabharat comes to our mind. But do you know that Lord Rama and Lord Krishna were also cursed? some unknown curses and boons of Indian mythology.Curse on Lord RamaTara (wife of Bali) cursed Lord Rama that he will lose Sita after he finds her. She also declared that Sita will return to earth. This happened when Rama killed Bali.Curse on Jaya and Vijaya by Sanath KumarasThis can be regarded as the most defining curse in Hindu Mythology, which resulted in birth of Raavan, Kumbhkaran, Hiranyakashyap and Hirankashya. Lord Vishu took four avatars to relieve them of their curse.Curse of King Dashrath by the parents of Shravan KumarParents of Shravan Kumar cursed King Dashrath that he will suffer for his son.Curse on HanumanHanuman has been very mischievous in his childhood. Some sages, irritated by Hanumans exploits, placed a mild curse on him by which he became unable to remember his own ability. Curse of Narad on VishnuNarad cursed Lord Vishnu to become dependent on Vanara. This was fulfilled when Hanuman helped Lord Rama in the Ramayana.Shri Krishna to AshwathamaAfter he tried to kill Abhimanyus son (Parikshit) with a deadly weapon brahamastra, Krishna cursed him to live forever.Shivas curse to BrahmaShiva decided that Brahma would not be worshipped as he had lied to him.Brahmas curse to ShivaOriginally Brahma has five heads. Once Parvati mistook him for Shiva and when she realized she told this to Shiva. Shiva removed Brahmas fifth head as Kal Bhairav. Brahma cursed Shiva that the fith head would be attached to Shiva and will cause him hunger. Ganeshas curse to MoonGanesha cursed moon for him to be impolite.Meghnads boonHe was granted boon by Brahma that he would never be won over in any battle.Gandharis boon to DuryodhanDurvasa to KuntiKunti served sage Durvasa for a year and he became very pleased with her. He gave her a mantra. Using this mantra she could call any god at any time. Kunti used this mantra four times.Boon of BaliLord Rama had to kill him in disguise because of a boon. While in fight, opponents half strength would be transferred to him. Parshurams boon to KarnaParshuram cursed Karna which resulted in him being defeated in Mahabharat.Shivas boon to ArjunaThe boon which Arjuna is said to have received was called Pashupata, Shivas most powerful weapon.Shivas boon to GaneshaShiva granted a boon to Ganesha that before the beginning of any task people would worship lord Ganesha.Boon to HanumanHanuman was blessed with two boons, which were useful in Sundar Kand.Kaikeyis boon by DashrathDashrath granted couple of boons to Kaikeyi during dev-asur sangram.Shivas boon to DraupadiDraupadi wanted to have a husband with fourteen qualities. Shiva said it is difficult. Upon insistence, he said that she will get five husbands.