The Karnas of Kaliyuga: Those Who Transcend Beyond Limitations to Create Self-Identity

S.Shresth
4 min readAug 21, 2023

A generous warrior. A loyal friend. He who transcended beyond birth and bitterness to create an identity for himself and a legacy for generations.

Karna, one of the most prolific warriors of the epic Mahabharata, is a character that fascinates and inspires many. Like all other characters in Mahabharata, Karna too had his own virtues and vices, however, he had certain attributes that continues to inspire people even today.

Ever imagined what a modern day Karna would ever look like? How would he/she navigate through the inequalities and bitterness of the modern world?

Karna is known for many virtues, but is celebrated the most for this two trailblazing attributes: transcending beyond the inequalities of time & space to create his own identity, and not letting the bitterness engulf his generosity.

While it’s hard to find a perfect replica for “Karna” in the modern day “Kaliyuga”, we can find many “Karnas” across the present day time and space.

Here are some who share the similar “Karna elements” and continue to inspire millions through their actions:

1. Those Who Overcame…

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S.Shresth

Biographies + Mythological Characters + Personal Reflections + Documenting Random Thoughts and Observations.