Draft:Dambhodbhava Asura

Dambhodbhava was an Asura, a term often translated as demon, known for his arrogance and great strength. He was a mighty warrior prince who brought the whole world under his control.

Quest for Immortality
Dambhodbhava craved immortality and sought it from Surya, the Sun god.. Despite knowing Dambhodbhava's sinister intentions, Surya was compelled to grant his wish. This put the world's fate in jeopardy

Challenges and Defeat
When there was nobody left to fight with, Dambhodbhava walked about challenging everybody he met with. Brahma advised him to challenge Nara Narayanas who were doing penance on the northern-most point of the earth. However, they refused to fight and yet the King showered arrows on them. Then the sages took a few blades of the isika grass and threw them at him. They filled the sky as greet missiles and the King begged to be pardoned and prostrated before the sages. They advised him not to be arrogant in future and to lead a pure life.

Association with Karna
In another account, it is said that Dambhodbhava is associated with Karna from the epic Mahabharata. He knew that Arjuna could destroy his kavach (armor) and therefore he wanted all the divine weapons at any cost so he lied to lord Parshuram.