vajra

[ vuhj-ruh ]

noun

, Hinduism.

1. (in Vedic mythology) the thunderbolt of Indra.

Word History and Origins

Origin of vajra¹

From Sanskrit

Example Sentences

The classical keraunos is still preserved in Tibet as the dorje, which is identified with Indra's thunderbolt, the vajra.

From Project Gutenberg

Bika Daikoku, a priest, with Mallet in right hand, vajra-hilted sword in left.

From Project Gutenberg