vajra
IPA: vˈaɪrʌ
noun
- (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.
- (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.
- Alternative letter-case form of vajra [(countable) A Buddhist ceremonial mace and symbol, usually interpreted as both a diamond and a thunderbolt.]
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