Vedic Index of Names and Subjects v1.c3.s1.159

v1.c3.s1.159

It is doubtful whether sling stones (Adri, Aśani) were in ordinary use. The hook (aṅkuśa)⁷ also is merely a divine weapon, and the axe (svadhiti,⁸ vāśī, paraśu) does not occur in mortal combats. For the use of the spear see Ṛṣṭi, Rambhiṇī, Śakti, Śaru; of the sword, Asi, Kṛti. Neither weapon can be considered ordinary in warfare, nor was the club (Vajra) used. For the modes of warfare see Saṃgrāma.