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What does 'Vajra' mean?
We have heard about the Vajra holded by Dev Indra, which was said to be from the bones of Rishi Dadhichi, but before that, while saving Devi Sati from a rakshas Rishi Dadhichi earned a boon from Lord Shiva, that his bones will become of Vajra.
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How much destructive the earlier weapons were?
We often hear of various weapons used by various Gods and different other people, which are said to be almost undefeatable. I want to know is there anything written in texts describing these weapons such as Sudarshana Chakra, Lord Shiva's trishul,…
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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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Was the "yawning weapon" used in the Banasura war used on any other occasion in any scripture?
The "yawning weapon", which was used during Banasura war, has to be one of the strangest weapons mentioned in scriptures.
Was it used on any other occasions?
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How do you counter Sammohanastra?
Arjuna used Sammohanastra in Virat army that put the Kuru army to sleep. Sammohanastra is a weapon that puts an enemy to sleep.
If somebody hurled agneyastra or fire weapon, then you counter attack with varunastra or water weapon.
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Most recent use of Astras?
I want to know the most recent use of Astras either by Gods themselves or by learned individuals.
Are there any references to use of astras after mahabharatha by learned individuals?
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Is it possible to use astras in Kali Yuga
Is it possible for human to use ancient weapons in Kaliyuga?
Can humans in Kaliyuga really control it?
How much time does it take to understand those weapons?
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Which astra resists Varunastra?
Varunastra is a celestial weapon that unleashes water and is used as an encounter to Agneyastra, which releases fires and flames. My question is, how do you counter Varunastra?
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