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PARASHURAMA

Valiant Grandson

Both became pregnant in due course. Rucheeka noticed ’Kshatriya’ (royal) brightness on the face of his wife and was surprised. By his insight, he under stood the reason, and upon his mentioning this to Satyavati, she realized the mishap.

She prayed that her son might become a sage and the grandson a valiant royal hero. Her husband blessed her accordingly.

Rucheeka's son was Jamadagni and Jamadagni's son was Parashurama who," wielding an axe, toured the land getting rid of evil kings and assuring the pious peace and freedom from evil.

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About Parashurama
Introduction
A Prayer Fulfilled
The Rishi's Prayer
From Palace To Hut
An Exchange
You are Here! Valiant Grandson
Kartaveeyarjuna
The Surprised King
'I Demand This!'
Parashurama Acts
'A Hero, But-'
The Sudarshana Chakra Story
'Kill Renuka!'
Revived
Vengeance
Again The Axe-man
His Wrath
Generosity, Altruism
The Merciful
Parashurama And Sri Rama
In The Mahabharata
But Amba?
Karna
Karna's Misfortune
Exalted Personality