#parashurama

[jeyaam]

i feel like I’ve said this somewhere here before but i thought about it again… why is vishnu obsessed with the name rama

[blackknight-100]

I'm absolutely obsessed with how mythology portrays parent-child relationships, especially when at least one divine party is involved. I've talked about Karna and Arjuna's relationship with their fathers, and how it might tie up to their characters and situations, and the Mahabharata as a whole, but they're not the only ones! Speaking exclusively about father-son dynamics in this post, and we have a lot of them!

You have Yudhisthira, whose father Yama/Dharma shows up in his son's mortal life twice (iirc), gives him a 20 min quiz each time and then tells him that no son, we don't allow dogs in heaven (which, how dare, but we all have that one parent). This is so in line with Yudhisthira's arc, poor man that he is, having to spend his whole life finding answers to questions about righteousness and honour, losing his friends, brothers, wife and children in the process.

Rama-Dasharatha and Ganesha-Shiva are pretty straightforward - there's plenty of mutual love and respect despite the horrors ™️ , but then there is Rama and Luv-Kush. If you're counting the Uttar Kand, then these boys literally saw their mother die because there father could not stop questioning her honour. That has to mess with your head. There's no way it's a happily ever after story.

Another man who interests me greatly is Yayati. Like sir... what were you doing. Who grows old and thinks, "You know what would be great? Me borrowing my son's youth" and then curses them when they refuse? What were you thinking. What were your kids thinking. I need to take your heads apart with a scalpel, this is so incredibly insane. A father should give to his children - the only thing this man "gave" was to spare Puru from his curse.

You have Bhishma and Shantanu, another wild story. I understand that Bhishma chose to give up his birthright to make Shantanu happy, but can you actually tell me Shantanu wasn't at least somewhat interested in the plan? Shantanu is Bhishma's father, it's his job to stop him from doing things like this. I feel like pulling my hair out everytime I think of this. You can tell that Bhishma was afraid for his father's well-being when he made this decision, and that so... unfair.

On the other end of the spectrum are Krishna and Vasudeva, who are wholesome to the point of despair. Vasudeva giving up his everything just to get his boy out of prison?? Waiting years and years for him, but never lamenting or cursing Krishna for not coming fast enough??? That's peak fatherhood (Shantanu take lessons). And Krishna honours that sacrifice!! He comes from idyllic Vrindavan, slays the tormentor of his parents and rips the bars of their prison!!! And that old married couple trapped within those dank, dreary walls, with no one except the other for company, watches their godly son turn up to free them and show them the sky for the first time in more than a decade - the thought of it brings me to tears. Possibly the only part I like about the change from baby!Krishna to adult!Krishna is his reunion with Vasudeva and Devaki!

Oh, and last but not least, our favourite problematic pair: Jamadagni and sons. I'm slightly terrified by how Jamadagni was like "kill your mother for me she's sinful >:(" and when four sons refused, he actually killed them. HIS OWN SONS! Admittedly, in some versions he asks Parashuram to do the killing but like... those are his brothers. Who probably swaddled him and rocked him and fed him and played with him. And all this is presumably happening right in front of Renuka. And then Parashuram has to kill his mother as well, unless he wants to be a heap of ashes.

(In some versions, including the one I've always heard as a child, Parashuram is said to be "aware of" his father's immense power, which just seems to me a really polite way to say that Parashuram knew disobeying his father had consequences ™️ that weren't always right or rational)

Worse, after the killing is done, Jamadagni is so pleased he offers Parashuram a boon, presumably with the remains of the rest of his family still nearby, and when Parashuram asks for his mother and brother to be revived, Jamadagni is all like "ooh actually I got really angry, I think I'm going to renounce rage forever. Dw btw your brothers and mother forgot you killed them you're welcome <3"

Sir??? This is what you got out of the whole issue???? No wonder Parashuram killed a whole bunch of kings, this couldn't have been healthy.

[ritish16]

Parashurama

[bhagavanbhakthi]

भरूच (गुजरात) और भगवान वामन (विष्णु) का संबंध | Bharuch (Gujarat) and Lord Vamana (Vishnu) relationship

[harekrishna108]

☀ SHRI PARASURAMA ॐ ☀

"Oh Jagadisa! O Hari! O Kesi-nisudana! You have assumed the form of Bhrgupati Parasurama. You have dispelled the anguish of the material world by destroying the dynasty of the reigning military caste and purifying the universe with the water of their blood. O You who have appeared as Bhrgupati, may You be victorious!"~Sri Gita-govinda 1.10

[proudhinduforever]

Wrath of the Warriors: The Duel of Bhishma and Parashuram

This is an interesting story from mahabharat. I'm not sure if everyone is aware of this. Parashuram was Guru of Bhishma but they had to fight for a reason.

The conflict between Bhishma and Parashuram over Amba is a significant episode in Mahabharata.

Amba, the daughter of the King of Kasi, was abducted by Bhishma to fulfill his vow of celibacy and to ensure that she would marry his half-brother, Vichitravirya. However, Amba had already chosen another suitor, King Salva, and was deeply distressed by Bhishma's actions. After Bhishma returned her to her kingdom, Salva rejected her, and Amba, feeling betrayed, sought vengeance against Bhishma.

In her quest for retribution, Amba approached Parashuram, the fierce warrior brahmin and Bhishma's mentor, seeking his help to avenge her dishonor. Parashuram, who was known for his commitment to justice and righteous warfare, agreed to assist her.

The battle between Bhishma and Parashuram was intense, as both were formidable warriors with immense skills. The clash was characterized by powerful and dramatic exchanges, showcasing their legendary prowess. Despite Parashuram's attempts, Bhishma proved to be an equal match, and their duel continued for days.

Ultimately, Parashuram realized that Bhishma was bound by his own principles of dharma and honor. Although he admired Bhishma’s strength and dedication to his vows, the fight ended without a clear victor, highlighting themes of duty, honor, and the complexities of relationships in the Mahabharata.

This encounter not only solidified Bhishma's reputation as a great warrior but also reinforced the tragic fate of Amba, who was left with unfulfilled desires and a quest for revenge that would later impact the broader narrative of the epic as Shikhandi.

[mplanetleaf]

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PARASHURAMA AVATAR

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[kingoftheblacksun]

Hey look it's Balaam the cowgirl.

I am going through an internal dark sacred union which is more grueling than expected. The "kundalini" is real energy that rises up, and it's about to break through my top vertebrae - it feels like a hot bullet and I spend hours every day and night doing exercises and dancing to try to resolve it. It's exhausting. I'm doing everything alone.

The world is not what you think it is, and everything is about to change in a way you never thought possible. All of the mystics who think they have it all figured out are 100% wrong.

Women are in intense danger, and they don't know it, yet. Liberalism and its social privilege has made everyone arrogant - yet that arrogance will be dashed when the Locusts of Apollyon storm the beaches of Virginia, with their mantis faces and arms like cleavers.

"I am this, I am that" is magic, for I am a being of energy which may not be bound by words - not even oaths. Words do not transcend time. I may not be words, for I am real.

When the Terror comes, know that I will fight to protect you. We must forge a new Kingdom. I call it, a Kingdom for Dogs. To be a full citizen, you must leave your words behind. We will be a people who live forever, and who transcend time. I will be King, and I will teach you to be Sovereign, to live eternal with the blissful Sun of God blazing fiercely in your belly, with the joy of your inheritance.

Please find me my horse. Sol Invictus. ❤️‍🔥

[jeyaam]

Kiss, Marry, Kill : Rama, Krishna,Parashurama How would you answer?

kiss: rama

marry: krishna 🥹🫶🏽🫶🏽💗💗💗💗

kill: parashurama

[bhaskarlive]

Vicky Kaushal to play ‘eternal warrior of dharma’ Chiranjeevi Parashurama in ‘Mahavatar’

Bollywood star Vicky Kaushal is all set to play Chiranjeevi Parashurama in the upcoming film “Mahavatar” directed by Amar Kaushik. The film is slated to release in December 2026.

Source: bhaskarlive.in

[bhagavanbhakthi]

Lord Vishnu (Krishna) will again again take avatars to help good and to nullify evil - This is his promise to all of us!

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[krsnaradhika]

can I ask about what the drama around "palace of illusions" is about and why it's bad?

Hey! Sure thing. Lemme list my problems with the book :-

1) The author presents Karna as some tragic hero compelled to be in the company of Duryodhana who clearly committed multiple murder attempts, went on to sexually harrass his sister-in-law and troubled another woman during the Ghosha yatra. Karna was NOT an outcaste. He was a Suta— meaning one with a Brahmin mother and a Kshatriya father. Adhiratha, Karna's adoptive father, was a wealthy man as he was Bhishma's charioteer. Keep in mind that charioteers used to play important roles in warriors' lives - as advisers, close friends and well-wishers. Krishna was the charioteer of Arjuna. Karna had all the opportunities the Pandavas didnt. He had parents who loved him, while the Pandavas were left halfly orphaned with the death of Pandu and Madri. Veda Vyasa describes Karna as "the trunk of the tree of adharma".

2) The Karna Draupadi ship is bullshit because Karna called the latter a whore during the disrobing sequence as well as presented the idea of "there should be no clothes on servants." Yes, Karna was the one who suggested her public sexual assault. She had blood stains on her garment and was dragged into the court of nefarious men by her hair. People who blame her for the assault inflicted on her are sick and need serious psychological help. You cannot defend attempted rape as one with working braincells.

3) So, shipping a victim with her abuser is not fun y'all. This is not some mentally unstable wattpad dark romance. It's itihāsa. The true history of Bhāratavarsha. Let's draw the line. She was an ekavastraa (meaning a woman in a single cloth, as she was menstruating) during the attempt at disrobing, and the man who called for it shouldn't be hailed. Karna also lied to Parashurama of his caste due to which he got cursed, had an unhealthy obsession with Arjuna and because he wanted to kill him for competition, Drona did not provide him with the knowledge of celestial weapons.

4) It is an ignominy against Lady Draupadi to ship her with anyone apart from her husbands because clearly, the Mahabharata says that she's Indra's wife Shachi while the Pandavas are the cursed five Indras of different kalpas. It is . . . not nice to ship one's wife with another man. It is creepy. Draupadi is one of the panchakanya, one of the five pious women whose names if chanted with sincerity wash off one's sins. She expresses her pride over her husbands multiple times in the text because all of them cherish her to no end. Yudhishthira does not hesitate on the fact that Draupadi is the five brothers' fortune, calls her ‘Kalyani’. Bhima kills Keechaka for her, threatening the revealing of their identities. Arjuna becomes Brihannala and spends most of the time near her during the incognito. In the book, however, the Pandavas do not give a damn about her. Yikes.

5) The book says that Draupadi faced prejudice because of her dark skin. I call bullshit again because Madreya Nakula, Partha Arjuna, Krishnatmika Devi Rukmini according to the Harivamsha, Devi Shri Jambavati (who is said to have a blue lotus like complexion), and lastly Shri Rama and Shri Krishna themselves are dark according to our scriptures. And, none of them faced discrimination because of it. Kanha is in fact called "Bhuvansundar" - the most beautiful one on the earth while Draupadi herself is hailed as one of the most beautiful women canonically.

6) Draupadi was never attracted to Karna. Neither did she pine for him, as the author portrays. Sheesh. Please please, we do whatever with human characters. But with divine ones, you have to be careful with the message you get across. This book is saying that ancient india was casteist and colorist, literally the times when the son of a fisherwoman, Veda Vyasa became a Brahmin and the said fisherwoman went on to become a queen mother of one of the most influential dynasties back then. Krishna was raised a cowherd, though a prince. He went on to become the most erudite diplomat and established Dvaraka, which was en engineering marvel as it was constructed on reclaimed land.

7) According to the author . . . Draupadi felt something more than just friendship for Krishna too. Heavens, I can't do this. Let's normalise a man and a woman being just friends now, shall we? Krishna is Mahavishnu, he's not supposed to invoke romantic feelings in Draupadi who is Shachi, Indra's wife. Indra and Upendra (Vishnu) are brothers, since Vāmanadeva was born of Mata Aditi's womb, who is Indra's mother and of all the Adityas' too.