Astracarya, aka: Astrācārya; 1 Definition(s)



Alternative spellings of this word include Astracharya.

In Hinduism


[Astracarya in Purana glossaries]

Astrācārya (अस्त्राचार्य).—The teacher of weapons of warfare: 4 kinds are mentioned; throwing by machines, by hands, thrown simply, and taking back after throwing away.*

  • * Matsya-purāṇa 215. 41.
(Source): Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana Index
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