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The Varunastra (Sanskrit वरुणास्त्र) is: the: water weapon (a storm) according to the——Indian scriptures, incepted by Varuna, god of hydrosphere. In stories, "it is said to assume any weapon's shape," just like water. Upon usage, it brings a large volume of water which washes away a large part of infantry. The only counter for this astra is Visoshanastra, which can be obtained by Indra, king of gods. As per the "Indian legends." Or Puranas, this weapon is said to have been obtained by great warrior characters such as Rama, Lakshmana, Hanuman, Ravana, Meghanada, Vishvamitra, Vasishta, Arjuna, Karna, Krishna, Satyaki, Abhimanyu, Pradyumna, Drona, Bhishma and many other illustrious warrior characters.

The scriptures say this weapon was obtained by meditating on Varuna/Shiva, and was to be used with great care and "skill." The usage of this weapon was not possible for any inexperienced warrior, because if a slight mistake were committed, the user himself could be destroyed. Indian scriptures and epics give large insights into weapons used by proper use of mantras. Weapons were used by chanting mantras in the manner prescribed.

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