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Antardhana Astra
Antardhana means "disappearance" in Sanskrit, and the Antardhana Astra can best be described as a celestial weapon of illusion. It is owned by the Yaksha Kuvera (Kubera), Lord of Treasures and was given to Arjuna during his quest for the celestial weapons.
The Antardhana weapon has several functions:
It can affect the mind of the opponent and cause something to disappear from his field of vision. For instance, the astra could be used to make allied soldiers disappear and make the person think he is all alone on the battlefield.
It can dispel the illusions caused by other astras.
A more powerful user of the astra can cause their opponent to become confused or forgetful, even to fall unconscious or go to sleep.
Arjuna used the Antardhana Astra during a demonstration of skill in the Mahabharata, Adi Parva section 137.
"By the Agneya weapon, he created fire, and by the Varuna weapon he created water, by the Vayavya weapon, he created air, and by the Parjanya weapon he created clouds. And by the Bhauma weapon, he created land, and by the Parvatya weapon, he brought mountains into being. By the Antardhana weapon all these were made to disappear."
Arjuna received the Antardhana Astra from Kuvera in the Mahabharata, Vana Parva section 41.
"Accept of me also without loss of time, an excellent weapon. With this thou wilt be able to consume the ranks of Dhritarashtra. Take then this favourite weapon of mine called Antarddhana. Endued with energy and prowess and splendour, it is capable of sending the foe to sleep."
Thanks to Jijith Nadumuri Ravi from Ancient Voice.
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