Vajra is a weapon of Indra, created from the bones of the sage Dadhichi, which was used in the fight against the asuras. According to the scriptures, a certain asura Vritra drove Indra out of Devaloka. Vritra possessed certain siddhas and could not be killed by any weapon that existed on earth. Therefore, Indra could not defeat him and, in turn, turned to Shiva for help, however, Mahadev could not help Indra in any way: Vritra was practically immortal. Then Indra turned to Vishnu, asking for help in the fight against the asura Vritra. Vishnu, in turn, said that Vritra cannot be defeated with any earthly weapon, but if you make a weapon from the diamond bones of the sage Dadhichi, then Vritra can be defeated.
Indra went to ask for help from Dadhichi, who showed incredible compassion by agreeing to sacrifice his body to defeat the asura Vritra. Before leaving the physical body, Dadhichi wished to make a pilgrimage to holy places, and Indra directed all the holy rivers to one place so that Dadhichi would not waste time on pilgrimage. After that, Dadhichi left the physical body, and from his bones the devas created a unique weapon of its kind - Vajra, which managed to decapitate the asura Vritra.
Vajra in Buddhism
According to the scriptures, Indra gave the Vajra, the unique weapon of the devas, to Buddha Shakyamuni when he attained enlightenment. Buddha, having accepted the weapon, bent the prongs of the Vajra and turned it into a scepter, so to speak, “buried the ax of war”, making it clear that violence against living beings is unacceptable under any pretext, under any circumstances and for any noblest purposes. What does a symbol like Vajra mean?
"Vajra" is a symbol of the fight against internal enemies: attachment, hatred and ignorance. The Buddhist Vajra symbolizes determination and firmness on the path of comprehending the truth and overcoming the delusions and tricks of Mara.
Vajra: the meaning of the symbol is 'masculine'. In rituals, the Vajra is used in conjunction with a bell, which, in turn, is a symbol of the feminine principle. The union of the Vajra and the bell has become a symbol of the union of compassion and skill in skillful means on the one hand and the feminine nature of wisdom on the other.
The literal translation of the word "vajra" is 'diamond'. Thus, the meaning of the Vajra symbol is 'the value and invincibility of the Buddha's teaching'. Double Vajra means balance and harmony on the path of comprehending the truth, avoiding extremes. The Buddhist Vajra is an important attribute of religious rituals in Buddhism, along with Ghanta or Dilbu, a ritual bell. The bell symbolizes the perfection of wisdom - Prajna-paramita, which is able to comprehend the emptiness of things. Vajra is important in Buddhist symbolism.
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The essence of the Vajra is the pursuit of the comprehension of truth and steadfastness on the path. The meaning of the "Vajra" symbol is closely related to the symbolism of a diamond - strength, invincibility and purity. It was these qualities of the Buddha that led him to enlightenment and liberation from suffering. The resilience and indestructibility of the Buddha while meditating under the Bodhi tree allowed him to withstand the daughters, demons and tricks of Mara, and the purity of the Buddha's thoughts prompted him to show tremendous compassion for living beings. He devoted his entire life to the preaching of the Dharma - the teaching of liberation from suffering and the causes of suffering, which remains relevant after 2500 years.
Practical application of the Vajra
In addition to the fact that the Vajra is a cult object in Hinduism and Buddhism, used for performing various kinds of rituals, there is also a more practical application of the Vajra. There is information about the application of Vajra in the field of torsion technology. If we compare the model of torsion fields of an elementary particle with the device of the Vajra, then we can see the similarities between them. Thus, if there is a clear similarity between the image of the torsion fields of an elementary particle and the Vajra, then this tool can be used not only in religious rituals.
To use the Vajra in the field of torsion technology, it is necessary to make it from a metal that has a high electrical conductivity. The Vajra construction should consist of a resonant unit and torsion arresters. The length and width of the torsion unit are in a 1: 2 ratio. Arresters and torsion block must be equal in length. The number of arresters is 4, the shape of the arresters is cross-shaped. Arresters should be placed parallel to the body of the resonant unit. Arresters should have pointed ends. The best option would be to make the Vajra yourself, but in practice this is unlikely to be possible for most people, so you can buy a suitable Vajra if you spend enough time searching. A Nepalese Vajra over 18 centimeters in length is best.
The very method of activating the Vajra lies in the field of esoterics, since the activation requires the psychic energy of a person. There are two methods for activating the Vajra.
The first is with a mantra. But this knowledge is not available, so this method remains possible only for a narrow circle of initiates, if any.
The second method is directly with the help of human energy. The Vajra is taken in the right hand, with the help of concentration, the energy is redirected to the hand and then to the Vajra itself and to the object that is the target of the Vajra's influence. Thus, with the help of "qi" or "prana" in the human body, you can perform incredible miracles - cut stones, move objects many times greater than the weight of the person himself, or use the Vajra as a powerful weapon that will in no way be inferior to the most modern weapons.
Mudra "Arrow Vajra"
Vajra is the weapon of Indra himself and the mudra, named after this weapon, undoubtedly has miraculous properties. Mudra "Arrow Vajra" is used for heart diseases, as well as problems with blood vessels, problems with blood circulation, hypertension and insufficient blood supply. Mudra is simple to perform, and anyone can easily master it, and the effect of performing mudra is very effective even with chronic diseases.
To perform the Vajra Arrow mudra, it is enough to straighten the index fingers and connect them together, and also connect the side surfaces of the thumbs to each other. The rest of the fingers need to be intertwined. Keep the completed mudra at the level of the fourth chakra - anahata. In order for the mudra to act as efficiently as possible, a number of additional prescriptions must also be followed. During the performance of the mudra, one should turn to face east. Also, while performing the mudra, it is advisable to do a little meditation: close your eyes and imagine the color of the fourth chakra - green. You need to concentrate on the green color and keep the mudra, or you can focus on some green object.
Additionally, the effectiveness of the mudra can be increased by inhaling while practicing the aroma of geranium. If all conditions are met exactly, the effect will be simply amazing. It is also important during the execution of the mudra not to be distracted by extraneous matters - TV, reading, conversations, abstract thoughts. Otherwise, the effect of the execution will be leveled. It is advisable to perform the mudra several times a day for 5-10 minutes, but no more than 6 times a day and not hold the mudra for more than 45 minutes. Mudra harmonizes the energy in the area of the anahata chakra and allows you to get rid of physical diseases, which are just the consequences of problems at the energy level.