Meaning & Origin
Parshurama, the sixth avatar of Lord Vishnu, was born to rid the earth of the Kshatriyas who had forgotten their duty as protectors of the people. He wielded an axe and was invincible in battle.
Spiritual meaning
Symbol of strength, courage, and righteousness.
Language details
परशुराम
Raging Weapon, Raging Warrior
परशुराम
राजधानिक शस्त्र, राजधानिक सेनापति
பரத்திருமார்
விழிந்த வலையல், விழிந்த காலையாள்
పరశురామ
దొధేదే ఆదేశ్య, దొధేదే సేయపై
Parshuram
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Rama with axe
Parshuram
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Rama with axe
Pronunciation & Numerology
Pronunciation
pahr-SHOO-rahm
/pəˈrəʃuːrɑm/
Lucky number
3
Lucky day
Friday
Lucky colors
Life path
3
Lucky stone
Emerald
Cultural & Spiritual notes
Parshurama is revered as the ultimate warrior in Indian tradition, depicted as the embodiment of strength, courage and martial prowess. His story is included in various Puranas and epics such as the Mahabharata and the Ramayana. He is also known for his altercation with the sage Kashyapa, which led to the destruction of the vast Drisadvatam forest. Parshurama is also believed to have revived the art of archery in the world, by teaching it to the great sage Dronacharya.
Parshurama is considered a manifestation of Lord Vishnu, who took birth on earth to establish Dharma - righteous living, and purify society by eliminating the corrupt and unjust. His life teaches us the importance of duty, self-sacrifice, martial skills and adherence to Dharma. Parshurama's rage and destructive tendencies are a reminder of the consequences of forgetting our duties and the need for balance and restraint.
Historical references
Historical records show that short reference text The name Parshuram carried significant spiritual weight in that era.
e.g. Vedic period
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