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Who were the foster parents of Karna?

Adhiratha and Radha. Adhiratha was the superintendent of the chariots of the Kuru dynasty. Radha was his wife.

According to the Ramcharitmanas, what are the nine forms of bhakti?

According to Ramcharitmanas, the nine forms of bhakti are - 1. Being in the company of devotees 2. Interest in the stories of Bhagawan 3. Selfless service of your Guru 4. Singing the glories of Bhagawan 5. Firm faith and chanting of his mantras 6. Control over the mind and senses, good behavior, developing dispassion, and following the conduct of noble people 7. To look at the world as a manifestation of Bhagawan and consider the saints even greater than him 8. Being content with whatever you have and not finding fault with others even in dreams 9. Simplicity, straightforward dealings, to have Bhagawan in your heart, and neither getting excited nor sad.