from Myths of the Hindus and Buddhists by Sister Nivedita.
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| Indra giving the dart, Vasava, to Karna. Source: Wikipedia. |
- Plot: Indra saw that Karna wore natural armor and earrings and became anxious for Arjuna's protection. He knew one of the two, Karna and Arjuna, were going to defeat the other. He goes to Karna disguised as a brahmin, and tries to coerce him into giving up his natural armor and earrings. Karna denies to give it to him and repeatedly says that the armor and earrings are a part of him. Eventually, he says to the brahmin "give me something in exchange for my earrings and armor." Indra says "I will give you anything except the thunderbolt." Karna then asks for an invincible dart in exchange. Indra agrees and gives him Vasasa, a dart. He explains to Karna that it will hit just one powerful foe. Indra leaves, content that he got the armor and earrings. He spreads the news about what he did, however no one knew about the arrow of death that was given to Karna.
- This story reminds me of the Disney movie Hercules. Towards the end of the movie, Zeus tries to convince Hercules to stay on Olympus with him and Hera and be a god. Hercules decides to keep his life on Earth and remain as he is. I can maybe write a story of this movie plot and mix it up a little with this story of Indra and Karna.
- Indra reminds me of Zeus.
- Karna reminds of Hercules.
- When Indra tries to convince Karna to give him the armor and earrings just like Zeus tries to convince Hercules to stay.
- Hercules doesn't give in to the offer but Karna does in exchange for something so maybe I can add in my own twist to this.
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