Did Arjuna countered Bhargavastra?

Arjuna watched it from a distance and did not dare save Yudhistira nor counter Bhargavastra. He accepted he can’t counter the weapon.So Krishna takes him away to Yudhistira’s tent. The immensely strong one with an immeasurable soul took a pledge of truth and invoked the bhargava weapon. 557 O king!

What is Bhargavastra?

Bhargavastra is a rare weapon only known to Karna and Parashurama . Arjuna himself admitted that it can’t be baffled . It consumed one akshauhini sena of Pandava army . Bhargavastra is a rare weapon only known to Karna and Parashurama . Arjuna himself admitted that it can’t be baffled .

Did Karna use bhargavastra twice in the Mahabharata?

No, Karna did use Bhargavastra twice. As far as Ved Vyas Mahabharata is concerned Bhargavastra was the weapon of Lord Parshuram and it was one of the most destructive Weapon which Arjuna failed to counter. on the 17th day, First time Karna picked up Vijaya bow and shot Bhargavastra.

Why did Arjuna not use Pashupatastra against Karna in the Mahabharata?

Raudrastra is not another name of Pashupatastra i will explain the difference between both weapons. Because Arjuna never needed to use it against Karna. Arjuna would not have needed the Pashupatastra to face Karna. Because Arjuna never used it on Karna.

Is the raudrastra of Arjuna good enough?

Raudrastra is lower level weapon of shiva but good enough to destroy entire city of celestial demons. Arjuna also did not use mace of Lord Yama himself who was god of death and has given one version of his mace to him. He also did not use noose of Varuna which could tie anyone or weapons of kubera.

Why did Drona not use bhargavastra in his duel with Arjuna?

In his duel with Arjuna also he did not use Bhargavastra. When Drona failed to gain any ascendency over the son of Pandu, the son of Bharadwaja, that warrior acquainted with the course of all weapons, invoked into existence the Aindra, the Pasupata, the Tvashtra, the Vayavya, and the Yamya weapons.