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Narayanastra in Mahabharata: More Lethal Than Cluster Bombs? How Pandavas Survived Ashwatthama's Weapon
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Narayanastra vs. Modern Bombs: How Pandavas Survived Ashwatthama's Lethal Weapon
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20-03-2026, 11:21
Narayanastra vs. Modern Bombs: How Pandavas Survived Ashwatthama's Lethal Weapon
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Ashwatthama unleashed the Narayanastra, a divine weapon far deadlier than modern cluster bombs and missiles, after Dronacharya's death.
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The Narayanastra, once invoked, released thousands of burning arrows, iron spheres, and various weapons, incinerating the Pandava army.
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Lord Narayana had granted Drona the Narayanastra, with the warning that it would not return without annihilating its target.
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Lord Krishna knew the secret to pacifying the Narayanastra: dismount, lay down weapons, and surrender to it.
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The Pandavas survived by following Krishna's instructions, surrendering to the weapon, which then slowly pacified itself.
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