Significance of Sharpened shafts
Sharpened shafts refer to various types of arrows described in the Purana, underscoring their lethal potential in battle. These arrows are associated with notable figures such as Kartavirya’s sons and Arjuna, highlighting their effectiveness in piercing armor and causing significant harm. Furthermore, they symbolize weapons ready for combat, emphasizing the imminent conflict and danger faced by warriors like Arjuna. The precision and careful craftsmanship of these arrows enhance their lethality, deserving recognition as formidable projectiles.
Synonyms: Pointed arrows
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Hindu concept of 'Sharpened shafts'
In Hinduism, "sharpened shafts" symbolizes lethal arrows used in battle, emphasizing the archer’s skill and the impending conflict. They denote both weaponry employed by demons and Arjuna’s formidable, precision-crafted arrows in combat scenarios.
From: Mahabharata (English)
(1) Refers to the pointed arrows used by characters like Susarman to inflict damage during combat.[1] (2) Arrows enhanced for battle, utilized by Arjuna in combat.[2] (3) Arrows or projectiles that are finely crafted for effectiveness in battle.[3] (4) Indicates the weapons discharged by the demons during the conflict, emphasizing the danger Arjuna faces.[4] (5) The arrows used by Arjuna, which he describes as formidable and lethal.[5]
From: Bhagavata Purana
(1) The pointed arrows discharged by Krishna's Sharnga bow that put to flight the followers of Shiva.[6]
From: Ramayana of Valmiki
(1) Weapons ready to be used in battle, symbolizing the impending conflict.[7]