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Parshuram was the brahmin who destroyed many Kshatriyas. He is still considered the same because he just obeyed the orders from his mother. His mother's name was Renuka. Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Parashurama Bhargava or Parasurama (Axe-wielding Rama), is the Sixth avatara of Vishnu, and a son of Jamadagni. ... Bhargava Rama was a Brahmin warrior in the lineage of Bhrigus. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Kshatriya is the title of the princely military order within the Hindu varna system. ...


Parshuram is considered to be the first generation of Bhumihars.


Parshuram has featured in many mythological stories, especially The Mahabharat. In this epic he was the teacher of Bhishma. When Bhishma refused to marry Amba whom Bhisma had won for his half brother Vichitravirya, Amba went to Parshuram to punish his pupil Bhishma, but in combat it was Bhishma who defeated Parshuram.


Parshuram also mentored Karna who had lied to him that he was a brahmin. When parshuram found out the truth he jinxed Karna for doing so.


Parshuram during the final stages of life donated all his worldly belongings. When Dronacharya, the teacher of Pandus and Kurus reached he had already given everything away. So Parshuram offered him his life or his weapons, of which Drona selected the weapons.



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