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Parashurama

परशुराम · Bhargava

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परशुराम

Parashurama is the axe-bearing avatar who struck down kshatriya tyranny and injustice.

Symbolism

The axe (parashu) marks stern justice in defense of dharma.

Form & symbols

Axe, bow; son of Jamadagni.

Stories

Obedience to parents and the fight against injustice stand at the heart of his story.

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01 · First avatar

Matsya

मत्स्य

As Matsya, Vishnu saved Manu and the Vedas from the great deluge.

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02 · Second avatar

Kurma

कूर्म

As Kurma, Vishnu supported Mount Mandara so the ocean could be churned.

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03 · Third avatar

Varaha

वराह

As Varaha, Vishnu rescued the Earth from Hiranyaksha and lifted her from the waters.

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04 · Fourth avatar

Narasimha

नृसिंह

As Narasimha, Vishnu destroyed Hiranyakashipu to protect devotee Prahlada.

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05 · Fifth avatar

Vamana

वामन

As Vamana, Vishnu measured the three worlds in three steps and checked Bali’s pride.

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06 · Sixth avatar

Parashurama

परशुराम

Parashurama is the axe-bearing avatar who struck down kshatriya tyranny and injustice.

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07 · Seventh avatar

Rama

राम

Rama is an avatar of Vishnu who lives the ideal of dharma, duty, and compassion.

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08 · Eighth avatar

Krishna

कृष्ण

Krishna is the avatar of love, divine play, and supreme wisdom. In the Gita he teaches the path of life.

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09 · Ninth avatar

Buddha

बुद्ध

The Buddha avatar is seen as the form that teaches compassion, non-violence, and right knowledge.

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10 · Tenth avatar

Kalki

कल्कि

Kalki is the future avatar who will appear at the end of Kali Yuga to restore dharma.

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