DEVINE WEAPON

Those weapons which contains a trace of divinity of certain god are called Devine weapon.

These weapon can be invoked in any forms.

Generally they are awaken in form of arrow which maximise it's use.

It can even be invoked by using any object like blade of grass as weapon.

Some warrior can invoke Devine weapon by the power of mind alone.

But this method consume very much mental strength.

To invoke these weapon there are two ways:

Firstly,I can be imparted by the person who has envoke that Devine weapon and receiver can summon that Devine weapon by using chants.

In this way a person can learn to envoke Devine weapon at least time.

But power of weapon itself cannot be much improved and proportional to imparter at time of impartment.

The divine weapon can not harm imparter without its permission in this way.

Secondly, A person can successfully envoke a weapon by envoking a perspective god of that weapon and god directly grant that weapon to the person.

In this way a person can learn to envoke weapon from scratch but it take lots of time.

The receiver can invoke Devine weapon without its chants.

Power of weapon is very weak at intial stage but it's potential is much higher than first way.

[Weapons]

1.Gandiva:-The Govardhana was a powerful bow of Vishnu.

2.Govardhana:-The Govardhana was a powerful bow of Vishnu.

3.Nandaka:- The sacred sword of Vishnu.

4.Parashu:-The Parashu (axe) was an unconquerable and indestructible divine weapon given to Parashurama by his guru Shiva along with other divine weapons due to the extreme devotion of Parashurama. Parashurama later gave this axe to Ganesha.

5.Pinaka:-Also called as Shiva dhanush, was the bow of Shiva, which he used to kill countless Asuras in battle.It was given to Parashurama By Shiva.

6.Sharanga:-The bow of Vishnu, also called as Vaishnava dhanush.

7.Sudarshana Chakra:-It is the celestial discus of Vishnu, created for him by Vishvakarma. It is believed to be the most powerful weapon in Hindu mythology.

8.Trishula:-It is the trident of Shiva. According to Shaiva tradition, the trishula is the most powerful weapon in Hindu mythology, infallible, and can destroy anything, except Shiva himself and Parvati.

9.Vijaya:-The bow was made by Vishvakarma. Vijaya dhanush was claimed to be the personal bow of Shiva, which was regarded as the foremost of bows.

[List of Devine weapon(Astra:throwable weapon)]

1.Jyotikshastra:-

The Jyotikshastra could brighten a dark area. Arjuna had this astra in the Mahabharata.

2. Anjalikastra:-

using this weapon on an opponent decapitates them.

3.Manavastra:-

It is the celestial weapon of Manu. It is stated to carry the target hundreds of thousands of yojanas away. It could inspire humane traits in an evil being.

4.Maghavana:-

It is a celestial weapon of Indra. It is described to be a swift and flaming weapon during crossfire, especially used in illusionary warfare. Arjuna obtained this weapon from Indra.

5.Agneyastra :-

When discharged, it is said to emit flames inextinguishable through normal means.

6.Varunastra:-

It is the celestial weapon of Varuna. The weapon discharged is stated to release torrential volumes of water. This weapon is commonly mentioned as used to counter the Agneyastra.

7.Visoshana:-

The Visoshana was the drying weapon. It could dry anything.It was an amazing counter to the Varunastra.

8.Bhaumastra:-

It is the celestial weapon of Bhumi. The weapon could create tunnels deep into the earth and summon jewels. Arjuna is described as having employed this astra in the Mahabharata.

9.Parvatastra:-

Would cause a Parvata (mountain) to fall on the target from the skies. Arjuna possessed this astra.

10.Varunapasha:-

It is the noose of Varuna. It is described to bear seven loops, capable of torturing sinners, and allowing no escape.

11.Vayavyastra:-

It is the celestial weapon of Vayu. It is stated to bring about a gale capable of lifting armies off the ground.

12.Sailastra:-

The Sailastra was used to make heavy winds disappear, meaning it was the counter to Vayvayastra, the wind weapon.

13.Antardhanastra:-

The Antardhanastra would make things, people or entire places disappear. It was given to Arjuna by Kubera.

14.Sabdavedastra:-

This weapon prevents an opponent from turning invisible.

15.Prasvapastra:-

It is a weapon that is stated to cause the afflicted to fall asleep on the battlefield

16.Tvashtarastra:-

When used against a group of opponents (such as an army), would cause them to mistake each other for enemies and fight each other.

17.Samamohan astra:-

Would cause entire hosts/armies to collapse in a trance. Arjuna uses this weapon against the Kaurava army during the Virata war.

18.Mohiniastra:-

It is a celestial weapon named for Mohini, the female avatar of Vishnu. It is described as producing a mesmerising song and dispelling any form of maya or sorcery in the vicinity. Arjuna used this astra against the nivatakavachas and dispelled all illusions created by them.

19.Prajnastra:-

This weapon was used to restore the senses and thoughts of someone. It was a good counter to the Sammohanastra. Warriors like Arjuna and Drona used this astra in war.

20.Nagapasha:-

It is a noose affiliated with the naga race. Upon impact, this weapon is stated to bind the target in coils of living venomous snakes.

21.Nagastra:-

It is a celestial weapon associated with the naga race. It is stated to have an unerring aim and take on the form of a snake, proving deadly upon impact.

22.Garudastra:-

It is the celestial weapon of Garuda. It is commonly employed to counter the nagastra.

23.Sauparna astra:-

The Sauparnatra would release crazy birds. Hence, it was a good counter to the Nagastra.

24.Indrastra:-

It is the celestial weapon of Indra. It is stated to multiply itself into thousands and attack the enemy with devastating effect, as employed by Arjuna in the Mahabharata.

25.Bhargavastra:-

It is the celestial weapon of Parashurama. Karna uses this astra to counter the Indrastra in the Mahabharata.

26.Suryastra:-

It is the celestial weapon of Surya. It is stated to produce a dazzling light that would dispel any darkness about and dry up water bodies while discharging fire.

27.Vajra:-

It is the personal thunderbolt of Indra. It is stated to create bolts of lightning to attack targets. Indra gave this astra to his son Arjuna.

28.Vasavishakti:-

It is a weapon described to be the shakti (divine energy) of Indra. It could be used only once and upon usage, it would unfailingly kill the opponent.

29.Pashupatastra:-

One of the most powerful weapons among all the astras. Every time it was summoned, its head would never be the same. It summons a larger number of monsters and a huge spirit which personifies the weapon. Would destroy target completely, irrespective of target's nature. This astra was capable to destroy whole world.

30.Rudrastra:-

Contains the power of a Rudra. When it is used, it invokes the power of Rudra out of the Ekadasha (Eleven) Rudras and destroys the target.

31.Narayanastra:-

Would create showers of arrows and discs. The astra's power would increase with the resistance offered to it. This weapon had to be obtained from the Narayana form Vishnu directly, and could be used only once. It is one of the most powerful weapons of Hindu mythology.

Any attempt of invoking it a second time would rebound back on the user and his troops. In Mahabharata era, Vishnu in Narayana form blessed Drona with this weapon. Drona as presented this astra to his son Ashwatthama. In Mahabharata war Ashwatthama used this weapon against Pandava army after the death of Drona. It destroyed one Akshauhini of Pandava army.The only way to escape is total submission before the weapon, which prompts this weapon to spare the target as stated by Krishna. When it was used, Ekadasha (Eleven) Rudras appear in the sky to destroy the targets. Millions of types of weapons like Chakra, Gadha, ultra sharp arrows appeared in rage to destroy the target or an opposing army as seen in the Mahabharata. Who ever tries to resist it will be destroyed.

32.Vaishnavastra:-

Would destroy target completely, irrespective of target's nature. Infallible. Had to be obtained from Vishnu directly. The only counter to this weapon was to invoke another Vaishnavastra to counter the attacking Vaishnavastra or for the presiding deity of the Vaishnavastra to stop the Vaishnavastra.

33.Maheshvarastra:-

Contains the power of Shiva's third eye. Shoots a really fast fiery beam which can turn even celestial beings to complete ashes. It has the power to turn the entire creation to ashes.

34.Brahmastra :-

It is the celestial weapon of Brahma. It could destroy entire armies at once and could also counter most other astras. It is described to be invincible and a supreme weapon.

35.Brahmashirastra:-

Capable of killing gods. It is thought that the Brahmashirsha astra is the evolution of the Brahmastra and is a secret infallible weapon creates by Brahma 4 times stronger than Brahmastra.Could erase beings from the past, present and future.

36.Brahmadanda:-

A defensive personal weapon divine rod (danda) possessed only by Bhramana. Capable of repelling other higher energy weapons.This high energy is used only as defence.