| Temples & Legends Of Maharashtra |
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| Temples & Legends Of India |
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| Parashurama
is one of the chir-jivins, one of the seven immortal souls known to Hindu mythology. The
Harivamsha mentions Parashurama as the fifth incarnation of Vishnu. The family in which he
was born was famous. The kula of the Bhrugus was well known for its learning and
integrity. The grandfather of Parashurama, who was also known as Bhargavrama, was Richika,
who was the brother-in-law to the great kshatriya sage Vishvamitra. His father, Jamadagni
was also married to a kshatriya princess, Renuka, the daughter of King Prasenajit or Renu
of the Ikshvaku clan. However, as society was patriarchal, Parashurama was a brahmin. He
had four brothers, Rumanvat, Sushena, Vasu and Vishvavasu. Bhargavrama was the youngest of
the lot. When he came of age, he devoted great attention to learning. Though he was
equally proficient in all the branches of knowledge, his special favourite was
dhanurvidya. When his preliminary education was over, he went to the Gandhamadan mountains
and there undertook penance to please Shiva.
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