Weapons
Vasavi Shakti
Indra's single-use spear, given to Karna and spent on Ghatotkaca.
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Indra grants Karna the Vasavi Shakti in exchange for Karna's armour and earrings. The spear may be used once. Karna spends it on Ghatotkaca, saving it from Arjuna, a turning point of the war.
Primary sources
- Mahabharata · Vana Parva
- Mahabharata · Drona Parva
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