Vajra, dorje, magical ritual weapon carved in black obsidian - RITUAL ITEM

Happy to be able to offer hand-carved black obsidian Vajra / Dorje, . These are imported and carved by high skilled master craftsmen in jet-black shiny obsidian.

The Vajra (Tibetan: dorje) meaning 'Thunderbolt', is a legendary and ritualistic weapon, symbolizing the properties of a diamond (indestructibility) and a thunderbolt (irresistible force)

The vajra is a type of club with a ribbed spherical head. The ribs may meet in a ball-shaped top, or they may be separate and end in sharp points with which to stab. The vajra is the weapon of Indra, the Vedic king of the devas and heaven. It is used symbolically by the dharmic traditions of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism, often to represent firmness of spirit and spiritual power.

According to Hinduism, the vajra is considered one of the most powerful weapons in the universe. The use of the vajra as a symbolic and ritual tool is mainly found in Tantric Buddhism.

Length is 11 cm.

All these items are hand-carved so smaller imperfections and variations can occur.

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