Who had the knowledge of Pashupatastra?

Karna had used his Pashupatastra, and no mass destruction happened. Drona also used it against Arjuna, which he easily countered. The original Pashupata, of highest order, was known only to 2 people – Krishna and Arjuna.

Who had Narayanastra in Ramayana?

Indrajit
The Narayana weapon concentrated its shower on him, and he gradually became exhausted. However, he was not killed as Krishna and his brothers eventually restrained him. In Ramayana, only Indrajit (Meghnad) possessed this weapon.

Did Meghnada have Narayanastra or Vaishnavastra?

Meghnada used his infallible Brahmastra on Lakshmana and the entire army of vanaras to defeat them. Indrajit posessed Brahmashira astra, raudra and other astras of God’s, he was a devote of Shiva and obtained boons from him so it’s possible he had Pashupata with him but he didn’t have a Narayanastra or a Vaishnavastra.

What is Pashupatastra in Hindu mythology?

Never to be used against lesser enemies or by lesser warriors, the Pashupatastra is capable of destroying creation and vanquishing all beings. Pashupatastra is the most destructive, powerful, irresistible weapon mentioned in the Hindu mythology. In Mahabharata, only Arjuna; and in Ramayana, sage Vishvamitra and Rama possessed Pashupatastra.

How did Arjuna get Pashupatastra?

Pashupatastra is the most destructive, powerful, irresistible weapon of all the weapons mentioned in the Hindu mythology. In Mahabharata, only Arjuna possessed Pashupatastra and in Ramayana, Rama and Vishwamitra possessed this weapon. In the Mahabharata Arjuna obtained this weapon from Lord Shiva.

Why is Lord Shiva associated with the mighty weapon Pashupatastra?

Lord Shiva and his close association with the mighty weapon – Pashupatastra. Throughout history lord Shiva is reckoned for his temper. This is one of the reasons that he is considered to be the destroyer in the holy Hindu Trinity. The usually calm and composed Lord Shiva is also known for his rage.