Table of Contents
- 1 Which astra can kill Arjun?
- 2 Did Arjun have Vajra?
- 3 Did drona have Pashupatastra?
- 4 Did Arjuna used Pashupatastra on Jayadratha?
- 5 Did Arjuna used Pasupata Astra on anybody?
- 6 What is the name of Arjun Dhanush?
- 7 How many children did Arjuna have in his second exile?
- 8 What would have happened if Arjuna used celestial weapons during the war?
Which astra can kill Arjun?
Pashupatastra
Pashupatastra is the most destructive, powerful, irresistible weapon mentioned in the Hindu mythology. In Mahabharata, only Arjuna; and in Ramayana, sage Vishvamitra and Rama possessed Pashupatastra.
Did Arjuna have Brahmanda Astra?
No he didn’t had brahmanda-astra written in any authentic version of Mahabharata. Brahmanda Astra is mentioned to be used only once in Satyayuga in the war between Maharshi Vishwamitra and Bramharshi Vasishtha over the projection for superiority within both Rishis.
Did Arjun have Vajra?
Arjuna used Vajra twice in his vast military career. First was in the battle against Nivatakavachas and second was against Samshaptakas on 12th day of the great kurukshetra war. Arjuna used Vajra twice in his vast military career.
What is amogh Astra?
One day he decided to pray to Lord Shiva for a boon. At this Lord Shiva said, “Do not be dejected. Your country will produce an Amogh Astra [invincible weapon] which none can match.”
Did drona have Pashupatastra?
Karna and Drona possessed Pashupatastra. However, it was not same as Mahapashupata. Karna had used his Pashupatastra, and no mass destruction happened. Drona also used it against Arjuna, which he easily countered.
Which is most powerful Astra?
It is thought that the Brahmashirsha astra is the evolution of the Brahmastra and is a secret infallible weapon created by Lord Brahma 4 times stronger than Brahmastra. In the epic Mahabharata, it is said that the weapon manifest with the four heads of Lord Brahma as its tip.
Did Arjuna used Pashupatastra on Jayadratha?
Arjun used pashupatastra against jayadratha like karn used Shakti astra against Ghatochak.
Who used Brahmastra in Mahabharata?
It is recorded in the Mahabharata that Ashwatthama and Arjun used this weapon each other. It is thought that the Brahmashirsha astra is the evolution of the Brahmastra, 4 times stronger than the Brahmastra. It is similar to modern day hydrogen bombs or thermonuclear (fusion) bombs.
Did Arjuna used Pasupata Astra on anybody?
Arjuna never used pasupata at his enemies. Although his brothers suggested him to use it at Jayadratha, he killed him with a simple arrow.
Who is stronger Arjun or Karna?
Karna, though being a great archer, was clearly unable to upskill himself and learn advanced fighting skills like Arjuna. And so, in the end, even though he was killed in an unfair combat, this particular battle clearly proved that he was no match for Arjuna’s skills.
What is the name of Arjun Dhanush?
Gandiva
Gandiva (IAST: Gāṇḍīva; Sanskrit: गाण्डीव) is a divine bow of Arjuna, one of the Pandavas from the Hindu epic Mahabharata.
How good was Arjuna at firing Divya Astras?
Firing divya astras required great skill and strength very few warriors could do it efficiently.Arjuna was not very good at it . He also couldn’t wield his gandiva properly . whereas karna , bhishma and drona were much more powerful and skilled than arjuna in firing divya astras.
How many children did Arjuna have in his second exile?
Some notable incidents during the first exile were Arjuna’s marriages with princesses Ulupi, Chitrāngadā and Subhadra. From his four wives, Arjuna had four sons, one from each wife — Shrutakarma, Iravan, Babhruvahana and Abhimanyu. During his second exile, Arjuna gained many celestial weapons.
Why did Yudhishthira send Arjuna on his quest and journey?
Thus Yudhishthira sent Arjun on this quest and journey because only Arjuna among the Pandavas had the necessary patience and fortitude to gain the confidence of the Gods. The most powerful weapon Arjuna obtained was the Pashupata from Lord Shiva (in a tremendous one-to-one combat). He learned the release and pull-back of the weapon from Lord Shiva.
What would have happened if Arjuna used celestial weapons during the war?
Krishna himself forbid Arjuna to use any kind of Celestial weapons during the entire war. If Arjuna had used the celestial weapons the war would have ended on first day itself. Remember what happened in Virat Yuddha.