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What is the difference between Astra and Sastra?

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What is the difference between Astra and Sastra?

‘Shastra’ is the weapon which is used by keeping it in hand. e.g. sword, mace etc. In Hinduism, an astra (Sanskrit: अस्त्र) was a supernatural weapon, presided over by a specific deity. Later, it came to denote any hand-carried weapon.

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.

Which weapon did Indra gave to Karna?

Vasavi Shakti This was another weapon, in the form of a dart, that belonged to Lord Indra. It was slightly inferior to the Vajra and could only be used once. Indra gifted this weapon to Karna, who intended to use it on Arjuna, but eventually used it to kill Ghatotkacha.

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What is Astras?

Astra is eons ahead of her enemy’s next move. With full command of her astral form, she disperses stars across the battlefield to search and destroy her enemies.

Are Shastras and Vedas same?

Shastras are predominantly post-Vedic literature, that is after about 500 BCE. However, it is unclear when various Shastras were composed and completed. The authenticity of the manuscripts is also unclear, as many versions of the same text exist, some with major differences.

What is Brahmastra in Mahabharata?

In ancient Indian Texts, the Brahmastra (Sanskrit: ब्रह्‍मास्‍त्र , IAST: Brahmāstra) and its variants, the Brahmadanda astra, and Brahmashirsha astra, are supernatural weapons collectively called Brahma weapons. The strike of the Brahmastra will eventually destroy everything.

Is Brahmastra a nuclear weapon?

1. Brahmastra. The weapon has been described in many Puranas. As per modern technology, this Astra can be, nonetheless, compared to a nuclear weapon.

Who had Brahmanda Astra?

Maharaja Kaushika (who later became Brahmarshi Vishvamitra) used it against Maharishi Vasishta, but the Brahmastra was swallowed by Vasishta’s Brahmadanda Astra. Indrajit used the Nagpasha against the army of Rama in the Ramayana. Lakshmana was injured by this weapon only.

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What are Astras powers?

What are the 18 shastras?

Shastras are 18. Only these are called shastras….I always recommend it for reading .

  • Mimansa . Founder .
  • Vaisheshika . Founder .
  • Nyaya . Founder .
  • Sankhya . Founder .
  • Yoga . Founder .
  • Vedanta .