Curses, Boons & Oaths

Curses, Boons & Oaths

In the Mahabharat, curses, boons, and oaths weren’t just twists of fate—they were the very threads that wove its destiny. A sage’s curse could alter lifetimes; a boon could bend the laws of nature; an oath could spark a war that echoed through ages.

From Bhishma’s vow to Krishna’s divine promises, these powerful words shaped heroes, battles, and the very course of dharma. This quiz dives into those epic moments—where speech became fate, and fate became legend.

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Who cursed Dharmaraj to take birth in Shudra Varna as Vidur?

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Who warned Duryodhan, that one day Indra will try to deceive Karn, snatching his celestial shield?

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When the Pandavas left Hastinapur, who appeared in front of Dhritarashtra and announced about the complete annihilation of Kauravas within 14 years?

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Bhim was very proud of his strength of ten thousand elephants. A cursed King in the form of giant python made him lose his false pride. Who was this King?

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Once Sage Agastya was performing a Tapasya. Flying above his head, someone spat on him. What was his name?

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Who cursed Duryodhana that his thighs will be broken by Bhim?

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Living in the Svarga, a certain king insulted Brahma, by being distracted with Ganga. With the curse of Brahma, he was born as King Shantanu. What was his name?

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Who cursed King Pandu?

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When Draupadi denied the third boon offered by Dhritarashtra, who praised her?

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Whose curse was responsible for the Sarpasatra Yadnya?

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Arjun received a curse from Urvashi to be a eunuch forever. Who reduced the time of that curse and made it effective only for a year?

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Which deity had bestowed his protection over Khandav Vana?

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Who cursed Shri Krishna after the great war of Mahabharat?

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Among the eight Vasus, who suggested to steal the cow of Sage Vasishta, and was incarnated as Bhishma as a result due to this?

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Who has taken an oath to sleep on a bed made up of soil?

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Who offered boons to Draupadi after her insult in the gamble halls?

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On whose blessings Jarasandh was born?

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Kuber was cursed by the sage Agastya. Who freed Kuber from his curse?

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Who agreed to feed the Pandavas and their companions during their 12-year exile?

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After the Mahabharat war, who stopped Gandhari from cursing the Pandavas?

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