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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Example sentences from the Web for vajra
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