'Thunderbolt', IAST: Vajra) is a legendary and ritualistic tool, symbolizing the properties of a diamond (indestructibility) and a thunderbolt (irresistible force). In Hinduism, it has also been associated with weapons.

Astras are supernatural weapons invoked using mantras. In battle, a warrior would use a mantra to convert any weapon (usually an arrow) into a divine weapon. Astras comprise four classes of weapons. The origin of Astras is elaborated in the Ahirbudhnya Samhita, a dialogue between Sage Narada and Shiva.

2020年6月1日 · The vajra is the weapon of the Indian Vedic rain and thunder-deity Indra, and is used symbolically by the dharma traditions of Buddhism, Jainism and Hinduism, often to represent firmness of spirit and spiritual power.

2019年3月9日 · Vajra Yantra (Astra) & Vajra Yogini. In Siddha Dharma, Trishula is Astra (mantrik weapon) of Swacchand Bhairav. Similarly Ma Kurukulla (Aghoreshwari) has Panchashula as her Astra. When Maha Vajra Yogini manifested her form in expansive glory in the universe, she manifested Vajra Astra from her Panchashula.

2018年8月7日 · Following are the primary astras mentioned in Ramayana and Mahabharata (Astra, Presiding Deity, Weapon's Effect): 1. Aindra astra: Presiding Deity: Indra, the god of weather. Weapon's Effect: Would bring about a shower of arrows from the sky. 2. Agneya astra: Presiding Deity: Agni, the god of fire.

2024年10月24日 · Vajrāstra (वज्रास्त्र) refers to one of the male Vidyā-beings mentioned as attending the teachings in the 6th century Mañjuśrīmūlakalpa: one of the largest Kriyā Tantras devoted to Mañjuśrī (the Bodhisattva of wisdom) representing an encyclopedia of knowledge primarily concerned with ritualistic elements in Buddhism.

2010年6月21日 · As described in the sastra, a Brahmastra is an astra, or celestial weapon created by Lord Brahma. It is sometimes known as the Brahma Astra (astra referring to ‘missile weapon’). As described in a number of the Puranas, Brahmastra is considered to be the very deadliest of weapons.

The vajra, crafted from the bones of Sage Dadhichi, served as the ultimate weapon against the asura Vritra in Hindu mythology. Indra wielded it to vanquish Vritra, who was impervious to conventional weapons made of wood or metal.

Astra is a general term that refers to celestial weapons in Hinduism. The astras are transcendental, supernatural weapons created by the Lord, and presided over by a specific Deity. In order to summon or use an astra, one must have the required knowledge, i.e., the specific mantra that will arm, direct, and disarm the astra.

vajra, five-pronged ritual object extensively employed in Tibetan Buddhist ceremonies. It is the symbol of the Vajrayāna school of Buddhism. Vajra, in Sanskrit, has both the meanings of “thunderbolt” and “diamond.” Like the thunderbolt, the vajra cleaves through ignorance.