Guest guest Posted May 15, 2001 Report Share Posted May 15, 2001 <. After making its kill, it comes back to Krishna (like a boomerang). Do we have any archeological evidence of such a weapon.> I think in this context it is important to distinguish between the cakra (discus with spokes) which must certainly have been used in various kinds as a powerful weapon in ancient belligerent encounters, and the sudarSana of Lord ViSNu which had (as per Hindu lore) mystical powers, and is said to have been designed by none other than ViSvakarma. It is unlikely that one would find any archeological relic of this supreme and unique weapon, which only the divine principle (in the Krishna aspect) is said to have wielded; nor indeed of any of the scores of other deadly weapons, variously named with colorful epithets in our great epics of India. Some marvel at the variety and richness of the imagination of ancient Hindu poets, others believe they represented real artifacts of a glorious era when the epics actually occurred. Who can be sure? V. V. Raman May 14, 2001 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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