[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [Vedic Index of Names and Subjects](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.macdonell-keith-1912) › v1.c3.s1.159 # Vedic Index of Names and Subjects v1.c3.s1.159 Vedic Index of Names and Subjects v1.c3.s1.159 - **Language:** English ### [v1.c3.s1.159](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.macdonell-keith-1912.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. - [Previous: v1.c3.s1.158](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.macdonell-keith-1912.v1.c3.s1.158) - [Next: v1.c3.s1.160](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.macdonell-keith-1912.v1.c3.s1.160) - [Up: v1.c3.s1](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.macdonell-keith-1912.v1.c3.s1) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.macdonell-keith-1912.v1.c3.s1.159](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.macdonell-keith-1912.v1.c3.s1.159) · Pramāṇa