Weapons
Sharanga
Vishnu, Krishna's divine bow in epic and Puranic tradition.
BowsMahabharataMahabharataSarngaSharngaVishnu's bow
Description
Sharnga is the bow of Vishnu, carried into Mahabharata narrative as part of Krishna's divine arsenal alongside the discus and mace. It marks Krishna as more than a mortal ally of the Pandavas.
Owners
Origin
- Vishnu
origin, bow of Vishnu
Powers
- Divine bow of Vishnu
Scriptural references
- Mahabharata · Udyoga Parva
- Mahabharata · Bhishma Parva
Notable uses
- Named among Krishna's emblems in war narratives
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