Brahmastra
ब्रह्मास्त्र
BRAH-mas-tra
A mythical weapon in Hindu mythology, said to be very powerful.
Meaning & usage
In Hindu mythology, a Brahmastra is a supernatural weapon created by Lord Brahma. It is considered one of the most powerful weapons, capable of destroying entire armies and causing immense destruction. The Brahmastra is often mentioned in ancient texts like the Mahabharata and the Ramayana.
In a sentence
The hero in the epic was granted the Brahmastra to defeat his formidable enemies.
As seen in crosswords
Brahmastra is a 10-letter answer. A typical clue:
“A mythical weapon in Hindu mythology, said to be very powerful” (10)
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