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Brahmastra
The '''' () is the supreme Hindu celestial weapon (astra) created and owned by the god Brahma along with its more powerful variant, the Brahmashirastra''. The latter is considered to be the most destructive, powerful, and irresistible weapon mentioned in all of Hinduism.
Pashupatastra
The Pashupatastra (IAST: Pāśupatāstra, Sanskrit: पाशुपतास्त्र; the Pashupati, an epithet of Shiva) an astra, a celestial missile, affiliated to the Hindu deity Shiva, as well as Kali and Adi Parashakti, which can be discharged by the mind, the eyes, words, or a bow.
Astra
supernatural weapon in Hinduism
Varunastra
The Varunastra () is the signature celestial weapon (astra) of the Hindu god of the hydrosphere, Varuna. It is described as a water weapon (a storm) in Indian scriptures, said to be amorphous like water and thus able to assume any weapon's shape. Upon usage, it conjures torrential volumes of water that can wash away large numbers of infantry.
Narayanastra
thumb|Ashwatthama fires the Narayanastra on Pandavas
In Hindu mythology, the Narayanastra () is an astra, a celestial missile, affiliated to the Hindu deity, Vishnu, in his form of Narayana.