Questions tagged [weapon]
For questions about Astra (Sanskrit: अस्त्र), a divine/supernatural weapon like Brahmaastra, Trishul, Sudarshana Chakra etc.
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A Time Bomb placed in Patal lok
In 99th Adhyay of Udhyog-Parv of Mahabharat.
When Krishna went to Hastinapur as a peace delegate.
In the assembly of Hastinapur, Devrishi Narad told a story about his visit to Patal-Lok with Matli (...
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Who gave Vajra or thunderbolt to Indra - Dadhichi or Usana?
In puranas Dadhichi is primarily known for sacrificing his life so the Devas, or benevolent celestial beings, could make the weapon called "Vajra" from his bones. After being driven out from Svarga, ...
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Information on list of Sri Vishnu's weapons requested
Sri Madhvacharya, the propagator of Dvaita siddanta and the Brahma sampradaya, has authored a book called TantrasArasaMgraha.
In the same book, under adhyAya 4, verse 18-20, Sri Madhvacharya lists ...
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Who is Vijayavalli, wife of the Sudarshana Chakra?
I just performed a Griha Pravesam, the Hindu house warming ceremony, and I noticed an interesting Mantra that the priest chanted. The Mantra, which I assume was from the Pancharatra Agamas, was ...
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How was the succession sequence of the Sudarshana Chakra among the avatars of Vishnu?
I know that the Sudarshana Chakra is one of the most powerful weapons in Hinduism, just as I know that it is associated with Vishnu along with being the weapon that he used the most.
But I want to ...
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Gayatri mantras of Sri Vishnu's weapons
The commonly known weapons of Sri Vishnu are five in number - Panchajanya, Sudarshana, Sharanga, Nandaki and Koumodaki. Among the above 5, the Gayatri mantra of the first 2 are used in Pooja vidhana. ...
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What are 36 kinds of weapons & tactics of the war?
In Shiv Rahasya on 11th chapters Lord Shiva giving commandments to Kaliyuga people. Here is characteristics of a King.
The King shall favour peace above war. He shall not start a war without just ...
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Mighty warriors in Mahabharata and Ramayana who were left handed
Can you give references of mighty warriors in the Mahabharata and the Ramayana who were left handed in using Bow & Arrow, Mace etc weapons in battlefield ?
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Durga Devi's Weapon that killed Mahishasura?
The Legend of Durga , slaying the demon Mahisha talks about that the gods combined their energies (shakti) into the female form of Durga, a fierce manifestation of the Goddess (Devi). She received all ...
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Why is the holding of Chakra different in different images of Vishnu
In northern parts of India, Sri Vishnu holds Sudarshana Chakra on His forefinger. But in the Southern parts of India, He is seen holding the chakra within two fingers (as seen in the enclosed images).
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What is story of THREE AND A HALF VAJRA?
I heard something about this,
What is full story of three and a half vajra?
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Which astras can be countered by surrendering to them?
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Are Vaishnavastra and Narayanastra the same?
It is stated that Narayanastra can be made harmless by surrendering to it.
Usually astras are countered by the same astra or ...
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Was Vasishtha's Brahmadanda a weapon or was it an embodiment of a Brahmin's Tapas?
"danda" just means stick - so it is unlikely that it was a weapon. So when vishwamitra attacked vasishtha - did Vasishtha just use his stick to focus the power of his tapas to repel ...
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What was Karna's Nagastra?
In the Mahabharat there is an incident between the final encounter of Arjuna and Karna where Karna used his Nagastra against Arjuna.
The Suta's son then fixed on his bow-string that foe-killing, ...
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What is the story of Vishwakarma creating the Saunanda mace used by Balrama?
The Markandeya Puran Section 1.11.5 mentions the following story:
There lives a highly powerful and fierce Danava in Rasatala. He makes the earth yawn and therefore he is called Kujrimbha. Whatever ...
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Source and location and authenticity of below mentioned verses about a weapon of Mahabaratha
There are a lot of posts on the internet claiming that nuclear weapons were mentioned in Mahabaratha and were used in war.
1) Please link to the verses which mention nuclear or similar weapons ...
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Does Rig Veda talk about Vishnu using weapons?
There is very little anthropomorphic description of Vishnu in the Rig Veda. He assists Indra in his battles, but it is not clear if he himself is depicted as fighting.
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Why didn't Lord Shiva use a weapon to kill Aadi?
According to Matsya Purana, Lord Shiva killed mayavi daitya Aadi after knowing that she isn't Parvati Devi:
The son of Andhakasura and the brother of Bakasura called Aadi performed strict Tapas to ...
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Are these the most powerful astra of each of the tridevas?
I have come across people who say the most powerful astra of Tridevas are:
Lord Shiva- शिवज्ज्वर अथवा माहेश्वरज्जवर(Shivjjwar or Maaheshwarjjwar)
Lord Vishnu- विष्णुज्वर(Vishnujwar)
Lord Brahmaa- ...
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What were the circumstances surrounding Srutayudha's birth and how did he become king of Kalinga?
Srutayudha (aka Srutayusha) was king of Kalinga who fought on side of Kauravas in Mahabharata.
And Suvala's son Sakuni, and Salya, Jayadratha and the two princes of Avanti named Vinda and Anuvinda, ...
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Are there any dedicated Scriptures, that explain these various weapons, vyuhs and war tactics in details?
As I am reading through the Mahabharata (currently on the Drona Parva), I am truly amazed by the amount of details of war that are mentioned.
The types and varieties of weapons are mind-blowing, ...
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Vaataakarshanashtra (वाताकर्षणास्त्र - a weapon which removes air or O2 from atmosphere)
Shree Navanathas are described to possess Vaataakarshana Astra (वाताकर्षणास्त्र - a weapon which removes air or O2 from atmosphere) in 'Shree Navanath Kathaasaar'.
But I didn't come across any ...
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What are the three Arrows of Barbarika and how he got them?
It is said that Barbarika had Three Arrows which is the Most powerful ones and so he was sacrificed to Mahabharta War.
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What are the Three Arrows of Barbarika and how he Got them ?
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Weapons selection by God Vishnu in his Dasavatara
If we note carefully in the first five avatars Maha Vishnu will not have any weapon. Parasurama avatar has axe as weapon, Rama avatar has bow and arrow, Balarama avatar has plough, Krishna avatar ...
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Vishnu and His mercy in His hands
This is Keshava Vishnu.
Keshava means His hair is curly and black.
I have heard many times that Krishna (or Vishnu) is very merciful, however, as He holds different objects on His hands - Mace, ...
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How can the story of Vishnu getting Sudarshana Chakra later be reconciled with Aniruddha holding the Chakra at the time of creation?
Many scriptures describe how Lord Vishnu got the Sudarshan Chakra - some say that he got it from Shiva; while, other say he got it from Viswakarma.
Now, coming to the description of creation of the ...
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Is the roudra weapon really the same weapon as the pashupata weapon?
As I know, when Arjuna did penance to Indra, Shiva referred to the pashupata weapon as "roudra" but also as a pashupata, implying that it is another name of the weapon according to Shiva:
'"O great ...
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Are there instances when Brahma used the Brahmastra?
Siva uses the Pashupatasstra as his ultimate weapon and Vishnu the Vaishnavastra or Narayanastra.
Brahma is not depicted as engaging in war that frequently - but is he known to have used his own ...
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Why is the bow regarded as the foremost of weapons?
In this section of the Mahabharata, Nakula says:
The bow, O grandsire, is regarded as the foremost of weapons in this world.
My question is, what reason does the Mahabharata give for the bow being ...
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Has any Asura or Rakshasa destroyed a city with an Astra, like the Brahmastra?
It is recorded in the Puranas and Itihasas that Krishna and Shiva destroyed some cities, like Kashi and Tripura respectively, with astras and other celestial weapons.
My question is, has any Asura (...
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Did Lord Krishna stop the knowledge of Divya-astras from coming to Kali-yuga?
Did Lord Krishna stop the knowledge of Divya-astras from coming to kali-yuga?
If yes, please provide the scriptural reference.
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Which Hindu scripture talks about weapons and mythical objects? Please guide me with links to apt books
I want to know about mythical bows and weapons like Brahmastra, etc. So please tell which scripture talks about divine weapons, etc.
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Armor in Vedic/Hindu India
How exactly did Hindu/Vedic armor look like especially for Kashatryia regarding the Kavacha.
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What weapons were Rama & Lakshmana trained to use?
Lakshmana uses a sword to mutilate the unarmed Surpanakha - but apart from that both Rama and Lakshmana seem to have only fought with bow-and-arrows.
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Is Krishna answering the question "who is the better wielder of weapons" between Arjuna and Rama in BG 10.31?
https://www.holy-bhagavad-gita.org/chapter/10/verse/31
पवन: पवतामस्मि राम: शस्त्रभृतामहम् | झषाणां मकरश्चास्मि स्रोतसामस्मि जाह्नवी || 31||
BG 10.31: Amongst purifiers, I am the wind, and amongst ...
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