THE LIVING ARCHIVE
About Akshisantarjana
The discussion takes place among the Kurus after Krishna has spoken. Parashurama addresses the prince who resists agreement with the Pandavas. His warning brings together Arjuna’s military strength and Krishna’s support, rather than treating the weapon name as an isolated magical object.
More About Akshisantarjana
A requested Astra-list reading; no independent effect is inferred from its wording.
AT A GLANCE
Identity & Context
- Identity
- Astra
- Form
- Invoked divine weapon
- Tradition
- Epic / Puranic traditions
IN THE TRADITION
Recorded Context
ROLE & ESSENCE
Attributes & Significance
The speech describes bewilderment and uncontrolled behaviour among the effects of the weapons collectively. It does not pair Akshisantarjana with one particular effect or show it being fired. An individual combat mechanism cannot be established simply from the meaning of the name.
Astra Class
Invoked celestial weapon
Invocation & Withdrawal
Epic accounts describe instruction, invocation and withdrawal. This entry does not supply a reconstructed mantra.
Effects & Destructive Capability
A requested Astra-list reading; no independent effect is inferred from its wording.
Tradition Notes
Names and accounts can vary by recension, region and commentary. This entry distinguishes attested details from identifications still requiring a passage-level source.
Archive Classification Notes
Original archive annotations are retained here. The current playable classification is shown in the side panel.
- Tradition Dependence
- High; distinguish individual epic accounts.
- Associated Deity
- Not established in the passage; no additional claim is made here.
- Origin & Transmission
- Not established in the passage; no additional claim is made here.
- Known Wielders
- Not established in the passage; no additional claim is made here.
- Special Properties
- Not established in the passage; no additional claim is made here.
- Restrictions
- Not established in the passage; no additional claim is made here.
- Counters & Defenses
- Not established in the passage; no additional claim is made here.
- Recorded Uses & Battles
- Not established in the passage; no additional claim is made here.
- Affected Characters
- Not established in the passage; no additional claim is made here.
- Editorial Power Tier
- Unassigned — no verified comparative scale
- Editorial Rarity
- Archive classification
TRADITION & MEANING
Traditions & Interpretations
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The Sacred Library2
Characters & Cosmic Entities1
The warning associates the eight weapons with Arjuna and Gandiva.
Weapons1
The weapons are named in relation to Gandiva.