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Old 2nd September 2010, 09:29 PM   #16
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Originally Posted by bhushan_lawate
Hi All,

Very interesting ....

I remember reading someplace that one of the characteristics of weapons was "Dwhani" or "sound". The characteristics included:

1. Dhatu -- Metals or alloys used.
2. Dwhani/Shabda -- Sound
3. Dharma -- Purpose of use. (Fighting, ceremonial, sacrificial etc)

There are a couple of others which I'm unable to recall at the moment.

The weapons of Hindu origin were classified as following based on the sound quality and clarity.

1. Brahman
2. Kshatriya
3. Vaishya
4. Shudra.

Don't have material around this now.

However, it will be interesting to note observations and knowledge shared by fellow collectors.


Thanks,
Bhushan
Thats extremely interesting Bhushan, if you recollect more detail I'd love to hear it

Thanks for your input
Best
Gene

BTW, thats a nice looking Katar in your avatar pic!
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