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vajra meaning in Sanskrit

वज्र vajra

vajra in Sanskrit: वज्र (vajra). In English, vajra means a Buddhist ceremonial mace and symbol, usually interpreted as both a diamond and a thunderbolt.

Sanskrit words for vajra

mace and symbol
वज्र vajra

English meaning of vajra

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

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Questions about vajra in Sanskrit

What is the meaning of vajra in Sanskrit?
Vajra in Sanskrit is वज्र (vajra).
vajra इत्यस्य संस्कृते कः अर्थः?
Vajra: वज्र (vajra).
What does vajra mean in English?
Vajra means a Buddhist ceremonial mace and symbol, usually interpreted as both a diamond and a thunderbolt.

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