Karna is remembered in the Mahabharata as one of the greatest examples of generosity. He was known for giving away gold, jewels and wealth without hesitation. But according to a popular traditional legend associated with Pitru Paksha, something shocking happened after his death. When Karna reached heaven, the food placed before him was not ordinary food. He was given gold and precious objects instead. The reason behind this strange fate revealed a lesson even the great Karna had overlooked: giving wealth is not the same as remembering your ancestors.
