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Parashurama

Parashurama

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A warrior sage who is the sixth form of the god Vishnu known for fighting the warrior class
  • proper noun
  • Literature
: Parashurama
  • In Hindu mythology, Parashurama is known as the sixth avatar of Vishnu, famous for his battle with Kshatriyas.

Examples

  • When wicked tsar Kartavirya robbed his father, Parashurama killed him.

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  • 6. Parashurama ("Rama with an axe").

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  • According to legend, Parashurama used his skills to protect the innocent by eliminating tyrannical rulers.

  • In various stories, Parashurama is celebrated as a hero who restored justice to the land.

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Parashurama comes from the Sanskrit parts parashu 'axe' and Rama 'hero'. So it literally means 'Rama with an axe', which helps you remember why he is the axe-wielding avatar of Vishnu who fought the warriors in the stories.