Suryastra

Suryastra (Sanskrit सूर्यस्त्र) is one of the prominent astras in Hindu epics. It is the weapon of the Hindu deity Surya.[1] It creates bright energy which destroys darkness, illuminates the sky and dries up water bodies. It was used by multiple warriors, including Rama, Ravana, Karna, Atikaya etc., in the Ramayana, Mahabharata, and the Puranas.[2][failed verification]

Uses

In the Ramayana, Atikaya used the weapon to Counter Lakshmana's Agneyastra.[3] When Ravana used it against Rama, it illuminated and blazed the entire sky as well as the moon and other planets.[4][failed verification] In the Mahabharata, many warriors such as Karna and Bhisma possessed this weapon.[citation needed]

See also

References

  1. ^ Bane, Theresa (29 May 2020). Encyclopedia of Mythological Objects. ISBN 9781476639208.
  2. ^ "The Mahabharata, Book 3: Vana Parva: Section CCLXXXVIII". www.sacred-texts.com. Retrieved 20 August 2022.
  3. ^ Arni, Samhita (15 September 2004). The Mahabharatha: A Child's View. Tara Publishing. ISBN 9788186211700.
  4. ^ aravamudan, krishnan (22 September 2014). Pure Gems of Ramayanam. PartridgeIndia. ISBN 9781482837209.

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