Brahmastra

The Brahmastra (IAST: Brahmāstra) is an astra (weapon) that is one of the most destructive, powerful, and irresistible weapons mentioned in Hinduism.^{[citation needed]} Only Parashurama, Rama, Meghanada, Bhishma, Drona, Karna, Ashwatthama, Arjuna, and Lakshmana possessed the knowledge to invoke this weapon. It was created by Brahma along with its more powerful variants Brahmashirā astra, Brahma danda, and Bhargavastra.^{[citation needed]}