Multiple choice general knowledge culture Which weapon was used by Arjun to defend against Ashwathama's Brahamastra? Brahama Astra Agni Astra Pashupati Astra Narayana Astra Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself C Correct answer Explanation The Pashupatastra (Pashupati Astra) is correct. When Ashwathama unleashed the Brahmastra, Arjuna countered it with the Pashupatastra, which he had received from Lord Shiva. This is described in the Mahabharata's Ashvamedhika Parva.