Divine Weapons from Mythology
From Indra's Vajra to Ravana's Chandrahasa, Hindu mythology is host to an arsenal of divine weapons or divyastras that granted great success to and shaped the lives of their wielders.
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Durga’s Weapons Of War
The gods who witnessed the creation of Durga, offered their powerful weapons and adorned her ten arms with the power to destroy the tyrant asura.
Sudarshan Chakra: The Sacred Discus of Vishnu
Lord Shiva gave Vishnu the Sudarshan Chakra which consists of two discs rotating in opposite directions with each disc having more than a million sharp spikes on its edges.
Indra’s Vajra
Indra first used his Vajra to destroy an asura called Vritra, who is an embodiment of the drought in the Rig Veda.
Karttikeya’s Spear
The celestial weapon wielded by the god of war is the focus of a south Indian festival.
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Prahlad
Prahlad drove his monstrous father to a murderous rage. He insisted on praising Lord Vishnu who was considered a sworn enemy by his father Hiranyakashipu. When he tried to punish his disobedient son, Hiranyakashipu's potent poisons turned to nectar while his lethal weapons fell harmlessly away. In this tale of bloodthirsty revenge, Prahlad's only defence is his devotion which dramatically puts an end to all evil.
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