Weapons
Vasavi Shakti
Indra's single-use spear, given to Karna and spent on Ghatotkaca.
SpearsMahabharataMahabharataKarna's ShaktiIndra's spearShakti of Karna
Description
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.
Owners
Origin
- Indra
origin, Indra's spear granted to Karna
Powers
- Unfailing against a chosen target
- Single use
Scriptural references
- Mahabharata · Vana Parva
- Mahabharata · Drona Parva
Notable uses
- Slays Ghatotkaca on the fourteenth night
Counters
- May be used only once
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