7 Most Powerful Astras Used In Mahabharata

Sagar Puri
Mar 26, 2024

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.

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.

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