How did Ashwathama get Brahmastra?

Ashwathama knew that he had sinned by killing five innocent children, and he heads to Sage Vyasa’s hermitage for penance. However, after realising that the Pandavas are alive and that he had killed their sons instead, Ashwathama releases the Brahmastra to fulfil his vow made to Duryodhana.

How did Kripa become immortal?

When the Pandavas also retired to the Himalayas after many years, Kripa became the preceptor of Parikshit, the grandson of Arjuna. It is believed that after fulfilling his duties, Kripa finally went to the forest for penance and lived the rest of his life.

Did Lord Narayana give Narayanastra to Drona?

Here in Drona Parva of Mahabharata Ashwathama himself mentioned that Lord Narayana has given Narayanastra to Drona and him. Formerly on one occasion, Narayana, assuming the from of a Brahmana, came to my father. Bowing unto him, my father presented his offerings unto him in due form.

Who had the Narayana weapon in Mahabharata?

Ashwatthama and Drona both had Narayana Weapon as per Critical edition of Mahabharata by Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute. Jai Shree Krishna. Once aswathama visited Krishna armoury he was admiring Krishna weapons than Krishna came & he asked aswathama to take any weapon he like.

Who gave aswathhama the celestial weapons?

Drona had most all celestial weapons as he was a star pupil of Parashuram. I use almost because I’m not sure whether he had the Pashupat Astra or not. Vyasa doesn’t tell us. All the celestial weapons in the possession of Aswathhama were given by his father Drona.

What is the difference between Arjun and aswthama?

Arjun had got mantras relating to Narayan astra Arjun knew both mantras how to send Narayan astra to kill enemy and how to call back Narayan astra dronacharya was more cautious than aswthama he didn’t use dangerous weapons in every circumstances Om Shree Ganeshay Namah.