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Who gave Lord Rama the powerful 'Brahmastra'?

The Brahmastra is similar to the modern nuclear weapon manipulated by atomic energy. The atomic energy works wholly on total combustibility, and so the Brahmastra also acts.

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Consecration ceremony in Ayodhya

The consecration ceremony or 'Pran Pratishtha' in Ayodhya Ram temple will be held on January 22, 2024. The deity of Ram Lalla will be installed in the newly built Ram temple. 

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Lord Shri Rama's weapons

According to the scriptures, Lord Rama possessed several divine weapons. Brahmastra was also one among them.

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Who gave Brahmastra to Lord Rama?

As per the Yuddha Kanda of Ramayana, the powerful Brahmastra was given to Lord Rama by sage Agastya when they met at Dandaka forest. 

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Matali reminds Lord Rama about Brahmastra

During the fierce battle with Ravan, Lord Rama's bow and arrow seemed worthless as he could not kill him. Matali then reminds Lord Rama about Brahmastra and asks to use it.

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Lord Rama uses Brahmastra to kill Ravan

Lord Rama then uses Brahmastra to kill Ravan. Garuda supplied the feathers of that wonderful arrow & the sharp head combined the energy of the Fire god, Agni, & the Sun god. 

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Other divine weapons given by Sage Agastya

Lord Vishnu's divine bow 'Brahmadatta', two quivers of Indra, a divine sword with a silver scabbard and an armor that cannot be pierced by weapons. 

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Chariot

Additionally, according to Sage Agastya, Lord Rama will be able to use Matali, the Indra charioteer, when He requires a chariot.
 

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