Pashupatastra

Pashupatastra

The Pashupatastra (IAST: Pāśupatāstra, sanskrit: पाशुपतास्त्र) , in Hindu mythology, is the irresistible and most destructive personal weapon of Siva discharged by the mind, eyes, words or a bow. Never to be used against lesser enemies and by lesser warriors, the Pashupata is capable of destroying creation and vanquishing all beings.

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*"Dictionary of Hindu Lore and Legend" (ISBN 0-500-51088-1) by Anna Dallapiccola


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