Thursday, October 15, 2015

Parasurama Jayanthi

In PARASURAMA Avatar, Lord Vishnu incarnates himself as a brahmana(priest) in this world. He was brought in this world to punish all kshatriyas who had become superior and were restraining the brahmans in the world. He was born to Jamadagni and Renuka, and belonged to the Brighu clan. 

Parashurama was always carrying an knife nearbyed to him by Lord Shiva of whom he was an ardent devotee. Kartavirya a powerful king, once went to Jamadagni's home when he was out, and after a meal, stole the Kamadhenu cow, which was believed to give endless quantity of milk. 

Jamadgni was enraged and he went and killed the king and brought Kamadhenu back. On hearing this the son of the king came back and killed Jamdagni.This festival celebrite on all men's and women's,  wear in new clothes.

Parasurama was enraged at this and went and avenged the death of his father by killing all kshatriyas in 21 battles. His story is story of the supremacy of brahmans over the kshatriyas. 

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