Arjuna vrs Karna

One more mythological one!! 

We all know Arjuna to be a great skillful warrior. Karna has always been known for generosity. This fact intrigued Arjuna too. He thought "We are the Pandavas and we are very righteous and helpful.. But still when needy why do everyone approach Karna..??" He finally approached Lord Krishna for the answer. Like known to us, Krishna will never explain he just demonstrates it practically teaching a lesson.

Krishna calls Arjuna and says "I have created 2 mountains. One made of gold and one made of silver. Do anything you want with them..!" Arjuna is puzzled. Krishna then calls Karna and tells the same thing.

While Arjuna is still wondering about this new task given by the Lord, he is confronted by a father and daughter who seem to be poor and needy. They explain him their situation and that they are in dire need of money. Arjuna remembers the mountains at once at tells them not to worry. He starts cutting the mountains with his own axe and finally after a hard day's work he gives them huge lumps of gold and silver. The father and daughter are very happy. They thank him and take permission to leave. 

While leaving, Arjuna intentionally asks them to go and explain their troubles to karna as well as they can get more money. He is very curious to know how the great Karna would help them.

Like said, the father and daughter approach Karna and explain him all the troubles they are going through and how much they are suffering. Karna listens patiently and without any hesitation and delay gives the entire mountain of gold and silver to each of them. 

Arjuna seeing this act, realizes why he is called "Daan veer Shur Karna ". - My favorite mythological hero...!!