Hello ppl
Here is few information about weapons in hindu mythology
Vishnu’s Disc aka Sudharshana Chakara
It first sparkles with cosmic holes, contains high degree radiance, revolves with one lakh revolutions per foot, very panicking is its projection
Trishul
The Trident of Lord Shiva, the Destroyer. Infallible and cannot be stopped by anyone. Said to be the most powerful weapon without any parallel.
Vaishnavastra
Astra of Lord Vishnu.
The personal weapon of Lord Vishnu.
Once fired it cannot be thwarted by any means, save by the will of Lord Vishnu himself and Lord Shiva.
Only counter is Pashupatasra of Lord Shiva and Brahmanda Astra.
This weapon is said to possess the power to destroy the entire solar systems or Brahmand, the 14 realms according to Hindu cosmology when used for offensive purpose.
Highly prohibited to use against an inferior enemy. Capable of destroying the entire universe in a blink of an eye.
Pashupatastra
Astra of Lord Shiva, the Destroyer.
Would destroy any target completely, irrespective of target’s nature. When released, the weapon summons several monsters and a huge spirit which personifies the weapon.
Each time the weapon is summoned, it’s head is never the same.
This weapon had to be obtained from Shiva directly.
Capable of destroying the entire multiverse in a blink of an eye.
Personal weapon of Adiparsakthi and paramasiva
There was a Mahabharata character who possessed this celestial weapon. Can you guess his/her name?
Ravaana Astra
The Astra of almighty Ravana, the father of Meghnada. Brings out the strength and 10000 year tapas energy of mighty Ravana into the battle field as destructive power. No weapon’s, astras of Devas, Asuras or Humans can counter this astra. Competely infalliable and invincible.
No counter until Rama, the 7th avatar of Lord Vishnu invented Kodandaram astra to neutralise this weapon.
Chandrahas
Sword of Lord Shiva, the Destroyer. The divine sword Chandrahas ( literally ‘the laughter of the moon’ but referring to the shape formed by a crescent moon which resembles a smile) was given to Raavan by Lord Shiva when pleased with his intense devotion.
Ravana gave this sword to Indrajit in different occasions especially to fight against Devas. Invincible, Infalliable against any weapons and victory is assured.
Brahmastra
Would destroy entire hosts at once. Could also counter most other astras. In the epic Mahabharata, it is said that the weapon manifest with the single head of Lord Brahma as its tip. In Mahabharata era Parasurama ,Bhishma, Drona ,Karna, Kripa, Ashwatthama ,Arjuna, Yudhishthira and several Maharathis possessed the knowledge to invoke this weapon. It is the only weapon capable of piercing the Brahma Kavach (invincible armour of Lord Brahma).
Atikaya, one of Ravan’s sons possessed the invincible armour of Lord Brahma that could only be pierced by a Brahmastra and was killed by Lakshmana (brother of Lord Rama) using a Brahmastra. In ancient Sanskrit writings, the Brahmastra was a weapon created by Brahma,along with its more powerful versions like Brahmashirsha astra and Brahmanda astra.
Naga Astra
The weapon would have an unerring aim and take on the form of a snake, proving deadly upon impact. Used by Karna against Arjuna in Mahabharata .In Ramayana Ravana’s son Indrajit used it against Lord Rama and Lakshmana.