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Astra (weapon)

An astra (Sanskrit: अस्त्र, lit. 'weapon (that is thrown)/missile/bolt/arrow') is a supernatural weapon in Hindu epics. It is presided over by a specific deity and imbued with spiritual powers. The term came to denote any weapon that was released from the hand (such as an arrow), compared to holding it (such as a sword). The bearer of an astra is an…

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Astra (weapon)

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astras weapon astra deity sanskrit supernatural created specific अस vishnu ramayana mahabharata rama hindu epics invoked using origin universe chakra

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