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Ashwathama
Drona's son Ashwatthama, considered that there was no alternative for protection outside of his using the ultimate weapon, the Brahmastra. Since his life was in danger, he touched water to sanctify himself and uttered the hymns for throwing the powerful weapon, although he did not know how to withdraw it. He then released the weapon in the direction of Krishna and Arjuna. A glaring effulgent light then spreads in all directions threatening the life of all creatures in the universe. It was so fierce that Arjuna knew his life to be in danger.