Parashurama facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Parashurama |
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Parashurama with his axe (two representations)
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| Other names | Bhàrgava rāma Jamadagnya rāma |
| Affiliation | fifth Avatar of Vishnu, Vaishnavism |
| Weapon | Axe named Vidyudabhi (paraśhu) |
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Hindus believe that Vishnu has many important avatars. An avatar is like a special form that a god takes to come to Earth. The Parashurama avatar was the sixth important avatar of Vishnu. In this avatar, Vishnu appeared as a human. He came to Earth to stop bad people and bring back fairness and peace. His name, Parashurama, means "Rama with an axe," because he always carried a powerful axe.
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The Story of Parashurama
Parashurama was born to the wise sage Jamadagni and his wife Renuka. He was a very strong and brave warrior. He learned many skills, including how to use weapons, from the gods themselves. His most famous weapon was a divine axe, which gave him his name.
Why Parashurama Came to Earth
In ancient times, some kings and warriors, known as Kshatriyas, became very powerful and started to misuse their strength. They were bothering innocent people and not following the rules of dharma (right conduct). Vishnu saw this unfairness and decided to appear as Parashurama to fix things.
Parashurama's main goal was to defeat these unjust rulers. He fought many battles to protect the good and punish the wicked. He wanted to make sure that everyone could live peacefully and fairly.
His Famous Axe
Parashurama's axe, called Vidyudabhi, was not just any weapon. It was a special, divine axe given to him by the god Shiva. This axe made him incredibly powerful and helped him in his mission to defeat evil. He is almost always shown holding this axe in pictures and statues.
Parashurama and the Land
One famous story tells how Parashurama created new land. After his battles, he threw his axe into the sea. The sea then moved back, creating a new strip of land along the western coast of India. This area is sometimes called "Parashurama Kshetra" and includes places like Kerala and Konkan.
Parashurama's Legacy
Parashurama is considered one of the Chiranjivins, which means he is one of the immortal beings who live on Earth forever. He is believed to still exist, meditating in the mountains, and will appear again when needed.
He is remembered for his strong sense of justice and his dedication to protecting the weak. His stories teach us about fighting for what is right and the importance of good leadership.
Images for kids
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Parashurama returning with the sacred calf with Jamadagni cautioning him to not be controlled by anger
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Parasurama,surrounded by settlers, commanding Lord Varuna, God of the waters to recede to make land known as Parasurama Kshetra from Gokarna to Kanyakumari for the Brahmins.
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Parashurama with his axe (two representations)
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A Parasurama temple in Kerala
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Parasurama in a garden
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See also
In Spanish: Parashurama para niños
