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Vijaya (Sanskrit: विजय, lit. 'Victory'), also called Vijaya Dhanusha (lit. 'Vijaya bow'), is a divine bow in Hindu tradition. The bow was crafted by Vishvakarma, the architect of the gods, for Indra as per Hindu mythology.




Legend


The bow Vijaya was specially made by Vishwakarma for Indra, when he was waging a war on asuras. Later it was said to passed to Parashurama




= Karna's Vijaya Bow

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Mahabharata describes Karna stating that he is the weilder of celestial Vijaya bow.
In the Mahabharata, Karna talks about the special bow:

My bow, called Vijaya, is the foremost of all weapons (of its kind). Desirous of doing what was agreeable (to Indra), it was made by Vishakarman (the celestial artificer) for Indra. With that bow, O king, Indra had vanquished the Daityas. At its twang the Daityas beheld the ten points to be empty. That bow, respected by all, Sakra gave to Bhrigu's son (Rama). That celestial and foremost of bows Bhrigu's son gave to me. With that bow I will contend in battle with the mighty-armed Arjuna, that foremost of victorious warriors, like Indra fighting with the assembled Daityas. That formidable bow, the gift of Rama, is superior to Gandiva. It was with that bow that the Earth was subjugated thrice seven times (by Bhrigu's son). With that bow given to me by Rama I will contend in battle with the son of Pandu. I will, O Duryodhana, gladden thee today with thy friends, by slaying in battle that hero, viz., Arjuna, that foremost of conquerors.
According to the Mahabharata, He used this Bow on 17th day of Kurukshetra War during his last battle with Arjuna.




Significance


It was created by Vishwakarma for Shiva on the starting of a Devasura Sangram.




See also


Gandiva
Sharanga
Pinaka




References

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