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    Posted 11 years ago

    toracat
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    Vajra 5 inches long I bought this and had no idea what it was! I read many things about it. Interesting. Means "the hard or mighty one" Tibet means indestructible, hardness, brilliance like diamond, which cannot be cut or broken. Postulated by the sky-god Thor. Zeus, and and thunderbolts of Jupiter! A Buddhist legend Shakyamuni took this weapon from Indra and forced closed the prongs making it a peaceful weapon. This by Nitin Kumar of Exotic India!!!? Any other information appreciated!!! Don

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    1. sarahoff sarahoff, 11 years ago
      Does it have any area that looks like it would have been attached to something?
    2. toracat toracat, 11 years ago
      hello! it doesn't seem to be attached by anything that I can see. thanks
    3. sarahoff sarahoff, 11 years ago
      I was just wondering if it could have been attached to something else like say as an ornamental drape tie-back?
    4. TubeAmp TubeAmp, 11 years ago
      Here is a video about handling and using the Vajra: http://youtu.be/vvNXC1Z2vY4

      Great find,

      T A
    5. toracat toracat, 11 years ago
      Thanks to both of you! T A I really liked the video! and love the Vajra!! It is very special!
    6. ATTWOOD ATTWOOD, 11 years ago
      If I remember you place it on the left of the bell and pik up with the right hand....ooohhhhmmm

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