Vayavyastra

Vayuvuastra is a potential weapon used in Mahabharata & Ramayana. This astra has to be obtained from Vayu deva (Wind-god) directly or from the person who already possessed it. If it is obtained from Vayu deva (Wind god); it is in form of a physical weapon. If it is obtained from already possessed warrior, it will be in form of mantra- astra can be invoked by incantations. Ordinary warriors can't possess this weapon. Upon using this weapon, it creates high pressure winds which wipe out large armies. A Vayuvyastra can bring out pressure which can wash out more than 10,000 foot soldiers. It was possessed by Rama, Hanuman, Lakshmana, Indrajit, Arjuna, Bhishma, Drona, Vishwamitra, Vasishta, Ravana, Ashwatthama, Krishna, Abhimanyu, Satyaki, Parashurama.

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