Parshuram Jayanti: Rama, Sudarshan Chakra and Story

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Parshuram Jayanti: Rama, Sudarshan Chakra and Story

Parshuram Jayanti

Today is the festival of Akshaya Tritiya on 22 April 2023 and on this date the birth anniversary of Parshuram, who is considered to be the sixth incarnation of Lord Vishnu, will also be celebrated. The birth anniversary of Lord Parshuram is celebrated with pomp on the Tritiya Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Vaishakh month. Parshuram is the son of Maharishi Jamadagni and Renuka.

According to Hindu beliefs, Lord Parshuram appeared during Pradosh Kaal and he is one of the 8 Chiranjeevi Purushas. It is believed that Parshuram is present on this earth. Donations made on Parshuram Jayanti and Akshaya Tritiya never decay. Being born on the day of Akshaya Tritiya, Parshuram's power also became inexhaustible. Hanuman, Kripacharya and Rishi Markandeya who are still present in this Kalyug. The description of Ashtachiranjeevis is found in the scriptures in this way.

Story of Rama to Parashurama:

Parshuram was born from the womb of mother Renuka. After birth, his parents named him Ram. Bal Ram was an ardent devotee of Lord Shiva since childhood. He was constantly engrossed in the penance of God. Then Lord Shiva, being pleased with his penance, gave him many types of weapons, including an ax. Farsa is also called Parshu, hence his name Parshuram.

Parshuram gave Sudarshan Chakra to Shri Krishna:

According to mythological beliefs, Lord Parshuram had given Sudarshan Chakra to Shri Krishna. Actually, Lord Krishna had met Parshuram ji during his education in Gurukul, then he had given Sudarshan Chakra to Lord Krishna.

The earth was made Kshatriyaless 21 times:

Parshuram ji was born in a Brahmin clan, but this incarnation of him was very intense, fierce and angry. Lord Parshuram made this earth devoid of Kshatriyas 21 times to avenge the insult of his parents. Apart from this, he had also killed his mother to obey his father. But after killing the mother and getting a boon from the father, he brought the mother back to life.

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