Kunti, named at birth as Pritha, is one of the principal female protagonists of the epic Mahabharata.
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Kunti, named at birth as Pritha, is one of the principal female protagonists of the epic Mahabharata.
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Kunti is mentioned in the Bhagavata Purana because of her connection with Krishna, the main figure of the text.
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Kunti is mentioned in second canto of the Devi-Bhagavata Purana.
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Kunti's husband died after attempting to engage in Intercourse with Madri and the latter immolated herself, so Kunti adopted her stepsons and took her children to Hastinapura, the capital of Kuru.
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Kunti is praised as the embodiment of a mature, foresighted, and a dutiful woman.
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Kunti was the biological daughter of Shurasena, a Yadava ruler.
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Kunti is said as the reincarnation of the goddess Siddhi.
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Out of fear of the public and with no choice, Kunti put the child in a basket and set him afloat the Ganga river.
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Kunti chose King Pandu of Hastinapur, making her the Queen of Hastinapur.
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Kunti was disturbed by her husband's actions, but eventually reconciled with him and treated Madri as sister.
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Kunti met some sages and asked them away for heaven and salvation.
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Kunti happily advised her to beget children by suitable, illustrious men.
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Kunti invoked Ashvins for Madri on her behest and Madri gave birth to twin sons, Nakula and Sahadeva.
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Kunti gave special care to Madreyas especially Sahadeva the youngest one.
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When Kunti heard the cries of a Brahmin - who had provided her and her son's shelter in Ekachakra, Kunti consoled him and suggested that instead of a Brahmin's family, her son Bhima would face the demon.
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Kunti engineered a plot where Bhima would be able to face and kill the demon.
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Kunti was shocked after realizing the implications of her words, that is, all of the Pandavas married Draupadi thinking that they are obeying their mother's orders.
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Kunti chose to stay in Vidura's house rather than the royal palace.
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Kunti is said to have a great amount of respect for her brother-in-law Dhritarashtra and Vidura and for Dhritarashtra's wife Gandhari.
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Kunti is said to have an affectionate relationship with her daughter-in-law Draupadi.
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Kunti tries to have him shift parties out of fear of losing her five sons.
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