Kshurika, Kṣurikā: 8 definitions
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Kshurika means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, biology. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
The Sanskrit term Kṣurikā can be transliterated into English as Ksurika or Kshurika, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Kṣurikā (क्षुरिका) or Kṣurikāstra refers to a “razor”, according to the Jayadrathayāmala, Ṣaṭka 1 verse 13.3-18.—Accordingly, “[...] But that initiation which [is performed] after [all experiences that] need to be experienced have waned, that is the piṇḍapātikā (i.e. which causes the dropping of the body). [The Ācārya] should take hold [of the soul] through yoga and expel it with the razor (kṣurikā-astra) and other fierce mantras in order to bring its union [with the deity] through the highest fusion. For this is the [initiation which] bestows liberation immediately”.
Shaiva (शैव, śaiva) or Shaivism (śaivism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshiping Shiva as the supreme being. Closely related to Shaktism, Shaiva literature includes a range of scriptures, including Tantras, while the root of this tradition may be traced back to the ancient Vedas.
Dhanurveda (science of warfare)
Kṣurikā (क्षुरिका) or “razor” is the name of a weapon produced by Nārāyaṇa, as discussed in chapter 10 of the Ṛṣirātra section of the Sanatkumārasaṃhitā: an encyclopedic Sanskrit text written in over 3500 verses dealing with a variety of topics such as yoga, temple-building, consecration ceremonies, initiation and dhanurveda (martial arts).—Description of the chapter [śastralakṣaṇa]: Sanatkumāra offers to recount the story of how the weapons of the Lord came into being when the gods requested Nārāyaṇa to help them in their encounters with the demons. At their request He produced [e.g., the kṣurikā-razor] [...]. He also composed a handbook, known as the Dhanurveda, which has been passed down from generation to generation. It tells how to use these weapons, both as astra or as śastra effectively.
Dhanurveda (धनुर्वेद) refers to the “knowledge of warfare” and, as an upaveda, is associated with the Ṛgveda. It contains instructions on warfare, archery and ancient Indian martial arts, dating back to the 2nd-3rd millennium BCE.
Biology (plants and animals)
Kshurika in India is the name of a plant defined with Spinacia oleracea in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Atriplex griffithii var. stocksii (Boiss.) Boiss. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Nordic Journal of Botany (1991)
· Gen. Pl. ed. 5 (1754)
· Diagnoses plantarum orientalium novarum (1859)
· Flora Orientalis (1879)
· Methodus (Moench) (1794)
· The Gardeners Dictionary (1768)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Kshurika, for example health benefits, pregnancy safety, side effects, extract dosage, diet and recipes, chemical composition, have a look at these references.
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Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Kṣurikā (क्षुरिका).—
1) A knife, dagger; पार्थस्य निहतस्याङ्गे सोक्षिपत्क्षुरिकां ततः (pārthasya nihatasyāṅge sokṣipatkṣurikāṃ tataḥ) Rāj. T.5.438.
2) A small razor.
See also (synonyms): kṣurī.
Kṣurikā (क्षुरिका).—i. e. kṣura + ka, f. A dagger, [Rājataraṅgiṇī] 5, 437.
1) Kṣurikā (क्षुरिका):—[from kṣuraka > kṣur] a f. (cf. churikā) a knife, dagger, [Rājataraṅgiṇī v, 437; Kathāsaritsāgara liv, 40]
2) [v.s. ...] a small razor, [Horace H. Wilson]
3) [v.s. ...] a sort of earthen vessel, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
4) [v.s. ...] = kṣura-pattrikā, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
5) [v.s. ...] b (f. of raka q.v.)
Kṣurikā (क्षुरिका):—(von kṣura) f.
1) ein kleines Schermesser: kṣurikopaniṣad Titel einer zum [Atharvavedasaṃhitā] gehörigen Upaniṣad [Weber’s Indische Studien 2, 170. fgg.] Dolch, Messer [Hemacandra’s Abhidhānacintāmaṇi 784,] [Scholiast] [Rājataraṅgiṇī 5, 437.] kṣurikābandhana(?) [Weber’s Verzeichniss No. 862.] Vgl. churikā . —
2) eine Art Tongefäss [Śabdakalpadruma] —
3) eine best. Gemüsepflanze (s. pālaṅkya) [Rājanirghaṇṭa im Śabdakalpadruma]
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Kṣurikā (क्षुरिका):—
1) Messer, Dolch [Halāyudha 2, 308. 318.] [Kathāsaritsāgara 64, 40.]
Kṣurikā (क्षुरिका) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit words: Churiā, Churigā.
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
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Starts with: Kshurikai, Kshurikapatra, Kshurikapattra, Kshurikaphala, Kshurikastra, Kshurikasukta, Kshurikopanishad.
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Yoga Upanishads (study) (by Heena B. Kotak)
Part 4 - Summary of the Kshurika-upanishad (Ksurikopanisad) < [Chapter 2 - Brief survey of the 20 Yoga Upanishads]
Part 1.11 - Description of Dhyana Yoga < [Chapter 3 - Analytical and Critical study of 20 Yoga-Upanishads]
References and Notes for chapter 3 < [Chapter 3 - Analytical and Critical study of 20 Yoga-Upanishads]
Narada Purana (English translation) (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 56.31 - Description of Kṣurikā-bandhana (Girding the sword) < [Part 2 - Pūrva-bhāga: Dvitīya-pāda]
A Descriptive Catalogue of the Sanskrit Manuscripts, Madras (by M. Seshagiri Sastri)
Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 201 - Decision on Problems Relating to Nāgaras < [Section 1 - Tīrtha-māhātmya]
Chapter 154 - Greatness of Citreśvara Pīṭha < [Section 1 - Tīrtha-māhātmya]
Chapter 157 - Boons to Puṣpa by the Sun-god < [Section 1 - Tīrtha-māhātmya]
Isanasivagurudeva Paddhati (study) (by J. P. Prajith)
31. Description of Shasta (rites and rituals) < [Chapter 4 - Worship of Gods and Goddesses]
The concept of Yoga according to Yoga Upanisads (by Jeong Soo Lee)
Introduction to Upanisads and Yoga-Upanisads < [Introduction]
9. Description of Yoga in Yoga-Upanisads < [Chapter 1 - The Origin of Yoga and its Evolution]