Question

Q. Why Indra’s vajra is considered to be an extra - ordinary weapon?​

Answer 1

Answer:

A vajra is a ritual weapon symbolizing the properties of a diamond

Explanation:

The vajra is a type of club with a ribed 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 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.

According to the Indian mythology, the vajra is considered one of the most powerful weapons in the universe.[3] The use of the vajra as a symbolic and ritual tool spread from Hinduism to other religions in India and other parts of Asia.

Answer 2

The Indra’s vajra is considered to be an extra-ordinary weapon for the following reasons:

1. It was made from the bones of Dadhichi, a rishi who was involved in the dispute between Arusa and Dev.
2. Since Indra killed so many Asuras' using the weapon 'Vajra', it became the strongest weapon of the universe.
3. Vajra was made by the divine architect, Vishvakarma.
4. Once Indra attacked lord Hanuman with his weapon 'Vajra' due to which the face of hanuman became dis-figured forever.