Alternative spellings of this word include Chhurividya.

In Jainism

General definition (in Jainism)

Source: archive.org: Trisastisalakapurusacaritra

Churīvidyā (छुरीविद्या) refers to “knife-science”, according to chapter 2.2 [ajitanātha-caritra] of Hemacandra’s 11th century Triṣaṣṭiśalākāpuruṣacaritra: an ancient Sanskrit epic poem narrating the history and legends of sixty-three illustrious persons in Jainism.—(cf. Agnipurāṇa 251.1-4).

Accordingly: “Sagara, after studying the manuals day by day, reported to Lord Ajita, like a minister reporting his duties. [...] He showed pādagati, carrying a sword and shield, having entered the shield like the moon a cloud. He whirled rapidly a lance, spear, and club, giving the appearance of a fiery streak of lightning, revolving in the sky. He showed him knife-science (i.e., churīvidyā) with all the knife-positions, expert in all the steps, like a dancer showing a dance. [...]”.

context information

Jainism is an Indian religion of Dharma whose doctrine revolves around harmlessness (ahimsa) towards every living being. The two major branches (Digambara and Svetambara) of Jainism stimulate self-control (or, shramana, ‘self-reliance’) and spiritual development through a path of peace for the soul to progess to the ultimate goal.

See also (Relevant definitions)

Partial matches: Churi, Vidya, Curi.

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Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)

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