Significance of Winged shafts
The term Winged shafts, as described in Purana, refers to specialized arrows used by Pradyumna. These arrows are equipped with feathers, stabilizing their flight, and are designed to enhance performance in aerial combat. Symbolically, Winged shafts represent the aggressive nature of fighting in the air, illustrating their importance in the context of warfare.
Synonyms: Missiles
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Hindu concept of 'Winged shafts'
In Hinduism, Winged shafts symbolize the aggressive aerial combat with arrows designed for flight, stabilized by feathers, and associated with the enhanced weaponry used by the warrior Pradyumna.
From: Mahabharata (English)
(1) Arrows used by Lakshmana to defend himself against the oncoming attacks of Dushana's brothers.[1] (2) Refers to arrows used by Dhumraksha to afflict the monkey-host, indicating the nature of the weaponry in the battle.[2] (3) Refers to arrows that are embellished with feathers, significant in their design for swift flight.[3] (4) Indicates arrows adorned with golden wings, contributing to their significance and visual impact.[4] (5) A type of arrows used by Pradyumna that are presumably enhanced or special.[5]
From: Yoga Vasistha [English], Volume 1-4
(1) Arrows designed for flight, symbolizing the aggressive nature of the combat in the air.[6]
From: Ramayana of Valmiki
(1) Arrows equipped with feathers to stabilize them in flight.[7]