Weapons
Nandaka
Vishnu, Krishna's sword in epic and iconographic tradition.
SwordsMahabharataMahabharataNandaka swordSword of Vishnu
Description
Nandaka is the sword of Vishnu. In Mahabharata-facing lists of Krishna's weapons it stands with the discus, bow, and mace as a mark of divine kingship.
Owners
Origin
- Vishnu
origin, sword of Vishnu
Powers
- Divine sword of Vishnu
Scriptural references
- Mahabharata · Bhishma Parva
Notable uses
- Listed among Krishna's weapons
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