Asi (Mahabharata)
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Asi (
Legend
Out of curiosity
Gladdened by these intelligent queries by Nakula, Bhishma related to him the complete Itihasa (Sanskrit term for 'History') of the Khadga or "divine sword" starting from its creation down to the present.
Creation of Asi
The devas approached Brahma, the creator of the universe, in ancient time and protested against the unjust rule and evil doings of the demons (danavas). Hearing the protest from the deities, Brahma collected sacrificial objects and proceeded to perform a grand
During the course of the sacrifice, a dreadful creature sprang from the midst of the sacrificial fires scattering flames all around. It was as though a
The 'being' I have conceived is Asi. It shall effect the destruction of the enemies of the gods and restore the Dharma
Upon this, the creature assumed the form of a blazing sharp-edged sword, glowing like flames. This sword was the primordial weapon created by the deities for the destruction of evil. The name of the sword was Asi, the personification and the primary energy behind all weapons ever created. As per Bhishma, the constellation under which the sword was born is Krittika, Agni is its deity, Rohini is its Gotra, Rudra is its high preceptor and whoever holds this weapon obtains sure victory and have absolute power over any weapon ever created since asi is the primordial source of energy behind all weapons.[1]
Succession of wielders of Asi
Brahma gave that sword to Shiva and requested him to put down the sinners and evil-doers and restore the Dharma (righteousness). Shiva assuming his terrible form, took up the sword and started the war against the Danavas, the enemies of the Devas. The earth became miry with flesh and blood of daityas and he destroyed the entire community of daityas.
Shiva gave the sword to
After the death of Drona it was taken by
See also
References
- ^ a b "Sword of Drona". Retrieved 13 May 2016.
- ^ Rocky Pendergrass, 2015,Mythological Swords, Page 10.
External links
- Mahabharata Sword
- The Mahabharata: Book 11: The Book of Peace, Part 1, edited by James L Fitzgerald
- Durga Puja, pp lviii–lix, Pratāpacandra Ghosha
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