Weapons
Agneyastra
The fire-astra of Agni, used by several warriors in the war.
AstrasMahabharataMahabharataAgneya astraFire astra
Description
Agneyastra is the celestial missile of fire. Mahabharata battle books record its use by trained warriors; it is typically met by water or opposing astras in the logic of the war narratives.
Powers
- Produces consuming fire
Scriptural references
- Mahabharata · Drona Parva
- Mahabharata · Bhishma Parva
Notable uses
- Employed in several Kurukshetra duels
Counters
- Varunastra and other opposing elemental astras