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(IV.47). Their weight were heavy and they were carried by strong animals (V.25). It was thrown with right hand so it is said 'Asvayaștha', which is not carried by a left hand (111.122).
8. Triśüla (XI.51). It is a tridant.
9. Sakti (IV.54.). The army of strong men is mentioned thowing Sakti. (IV.43; V.7). It appears to be a very heavy instrument made of iron (Ku.II.12).
10. Parašu (Axe): It was popular in the moutainous area of Raivataka (XV.68). It was used to cut trees also (VII1.93). Its weight is mentioned as fifty palas (Ku II.19).
11. Makşikā. 12. Bhalli 13. Bhindimāla 14. Muțși : It appears to be a kind of iron fist. 15. Lunshi
16. Sanku (V.95) It is made of iron and is mentioned like a snake.
17. Pāśa: It is a net to catch another man and then to kill him with spear or sword.
18. Patfiša. 19. Rişti 20. Kanaya 21. Kampana
22. Hala (plough) This is also usually said to be an instrument of Balarama.
23. Müsala : It is a long staff.
24. Gulika: It appears to be clay-ball burnt in fire and was thrown with the help of a bow.
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