Vayavyastra

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Vayavyastra (Sanskrit: वायव्यास्त्र, romanizedVāyavyāstra) is a celestial weapon (astra) in Hindu mythology. Named after and attributed to the wind god Vayu, the weapon is referenced in various Hindu texts, such as the Mahabharata and the Puranas.[1][2]

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  1. ^ www.wisdomlib.org (2015-12-04). "Vayavyastra, Vāyavyāstra, Vayavya-astra: 2 definitions". www.wisdomlib.org. Retrieved 2023-01-18.
  2. ^ Books, Kausiki (2021-10-24). Padma Purana Srishti Khanda Part 2: English Translation only without Slokas. Kausiki Books. p. 328.