Vajra in English dictionary

  • vajra

    Meanings and definitions of "Vajra"

    • (countable) A Buddhist ceremonial mace and symbol, usually interpreted as both a diamond and a thunderbolt.
    • (uncountable) One of the five central Buddhist principles, representing indestructible substance that cuts and penetrates through emotional instability or uncertainty.
    • noun
      (countable)
      A Buddhist ceremonial mace and symbol, usually interpreted as both a diamond and a thunderbolt.
    • noun
      (uncountable)
      One of the five central Buddhist principles, representing indestructible substance that cuts and penetrates through emotional instability or uncertainty.
    • noun
      (uncountable, Rigveda, Hindu mythology)
      The weapon of Indra, the god of heaven and the chief deity of the Rigvedic pantheon, used to kill sinners and ignorant persons.

    Synonyms of "Vajra" in English dictionary

    Another word for "Vajra" in the English thesaurus is Hindu deity.

    Grammar and declension of Vajra

    • vajra ( countable and uncountable;  plural  vajras)
    • vajra (countable and uncountable, plural vajras)
  • Vajra

    Meanings and definitions of "Vajra"

    • noun
      Alternative letter-case form of [i]vajra[/i]
    • noun
      Indra's thunderbolt

    Grammar and declension of Vajra

    • Vajra (countable and uncountable, plural Vajras)

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