10 Most Powerful Astras (Weapons) Used In Mahabharata

Sagar Puri
Jul 24, 2023

Brahmastra

The Brahmastra was created by Lord Brahma. This rare weapon was used only once throughout the Mahabharata Yudh by Sage Vishwamitran.

Vasavi Shakti

This lethal weapon, owned by the Indra – the King of Hindu Gods – which he loaned to Karna for a one-time-use.

Vajra

Made out of Sage Dadichi’s spine, this was Indra’s most effective weapon in all of Mahabharata Katha.

Narayanastra

This weapon of Lord Narayan was able to split itself into a million missiles. One had to either disarm the weapon or surrender to it.

Brahmashirsha

This weapon is yet another creation of Lord Brahma. Some regard the Brahmashirsha as an evolution of the Brahmastra.

Pashupatastra

This indestructible weapon, capable of destroying any creation, was owned by Lord Shiva.

Brahmadanda

The Brahmadanda was the only weapon which could defend its user against the Brahmastra.

Sudarshana Chakra

The Sudarshana Chakra was the weapon of the Sustainer, Lord Vishnu. In the Mahabharata. Krishna used this weapon at Yudhishthira’s Rajasuya Yagna, to kill Sisupala.

Trishul

The Trishul is not only Shiva’s most powerful weapon, but it is also one of the most powerful weapons in the Mahabharataa.

Buddhi

The most powerful weapon in the entirety of the Mahabharataa was Buddhi or the mind.

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