Multiple choice general knowledge

Who told Kunti a mantra with which she could summon any Deva and have a child by him?

  1. Vishwamitra

  2. Parshurama

  3. Vashistha

  4. Durvasa
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Explanation

Sage Durvasa, known for his short temper but powerful boons, taught young Kunti a mantra that enabled her to summon any deva (god) and have children by them. She used this mantra first to test it on Surya, resulting in Karna's birth. Later, she used it to have Pandu's five sons from different deities.

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