The 7 Deadliest Curses in Hindu Scriptures

Gandhari's Curse

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Arjuna's Curse

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Pandu's Curse

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Karna’s Curse

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Krishna's Curse

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Bhrigu's Curse

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Ravana’s Curse

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The 7 Deadliest Curses in Hindu Scriptures

Gandhari's Curse

After the Kurukshetra War, Gandhari cursed Krishna, leading to the destruction of his Yadava dynasty and his own demise

#7

Arjuna's Curse

Ganga cursed Arjuna to be killed by his own son, which came true when Arjuna’s son, Babruvahana, unknowingly killed him in battle.

#6

Pandu's Curse

King Pandu was cursed to die if he united with his wives, leading to his tragic demise and the birth of the Pandavas

#5

Karna’s Curse

Parashurama cursed Karna to forget his divine weapons when he needed them most, leading to his downfall in the Mahabharat.

#4

Krishna's Curse

#3

Krishna cursed Ashwatthama to wander in eternal suffering for his brutal acts during the Kurukshetra War, condemned to live with wounds

Bhrigu's Curse

Rishi Bhrigu cursed Vishnu to suffer separation from loved ones in his avatars, leading to the stories of Rama and Krishna.

#2

Ravana’s Curse

Vedavati cursed Ravana that she would be reborn to bring about his end, which was fulfilled when she was reborn as Sita.

#1

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