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