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vajra
[ vuhj-ruh ]
/ ˈvʌdʒ rə /
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noun Hinduism.
(in Vedic mythology) the thunderbolt of Indra.
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Origin of vajra
From Sanskrit
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How to use vajra in a sentence
The classical keraunos is still preserved in Tibet as the dorje, which is identified with Indra's thunderbolt, the vajra.
The Evolution of the Dragon|G. Elliot SmithBika Daikoku, a priest, with Mallet in right hand, vajra-hilted sword in left.
Myths & Legends of Japan|F. Hadland (Frederick Hadland) Davis