Multiple choice

In Abhijana Shakuntalam, what is Shiva's trident called?

  1. Vatsa

  2. Mrutyunjaya

  3. Pinaka

  4. Kusuma Kunja

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Explanation

In Kalidasa's classic play 'Abhijnana Shakuntalam,' Shiva's trident is called 'Pinaka'. Pinaka is the divine bow/trident of Lord Shiva, which he used to destroy obstacles and protect the righteous. In Hindu mythology, it represents Shiva's power to destroy ignorance and evil.