Mahendra Mountain, near Parashurama’s cave.

Karna returns to the cave, Parashurama is waiting for him.

Parashurama Chela! Good that you came, I am very tired. The fast has made me weak. Let me lay down my head on your lap.

Karna Yes gurudev.

Karna sits and Parashurama lays his head on his lap and sleeps.

A worm eats her way into Karna’s leg, but he does not move.

Finally, the blood makes Parashurama to wake up.

Parashurama What is this? Blood? I have been contaminated by touching blood! From where is this?

Karna Master, you were sleeping and then a worm was eating into my leg, but I did not wish to disturb you…

Parashurama No Brahmana can withstand such pain, only a Kshatriya! Tell me the truth about you! Do not fear!

Karna folds his hands and prostrates

Karna I am known as Karna, of the Suta race, my father is a charioteer. I said I was a Brahmana for I saw you as my own father, as one should see his spiritual master.

Parashurama You wretch! You desired the Brahmastra weapon and for that reason you lied. For this I curse you, the moment death will be near, this weapon will not appear in your light. You will forget it. Now go from here! For this is no place for deceivers like you!

Parashurama banishes Karna from his presence.