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n. - An incarnation of Vishnu who rid the earth of Kshatriyas.

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  • Rambhadra was the youngest and most beloved, gaining the favour of Lord Shiva and Parvati and hence called Parashurama the sixth incarnation of Lord Vishnu.
  • Knowing his father's powers and the extent of his anger, Parashurama immediately obeyed his father, using his axe.
  • According to one legend, king Sahasarjuna Kartavirya Arjuna was in love with the beautiful Renuka, and once when Parashurama was away, the king killed Jamadagni and his...
  • Karnan decided to approach Parashurama, who taught the Brahmans alone.
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