About Parshuram
Parshuram, a devoted follower of Lord Shiva, was granted a unique weapon resembling an axe, known as a "Parshu," as a divine boon from Lord Shiva himself. It is part of the legend that Lord Shiva also imparted the art of warfare to Parshuram.
His father, Rishi Jamadgani, is renowned as the first warrior Brahmin in ancient tales. Following his blessing with Lord Shiva's weapon, Parshuram became invincible in battle, remaining undefeated.
According to legends, Parshuram passed on his martial expertise to notable figures from the Mahabharata, including Bhishma, Dronacharya, and even Karna.
It is believed that Parshuram, like other deities such as Lord Shiva, Lord Rama, and Krishna, is not a subject of worship. He is said to have been born at the Janapav hills in Indore, where a Shiva temple still stands atop the hill, signifying the spot where Parshuram meditated and paid homage to Lord Shiva.
Legends associated with Parasurama often emphasize themes of anger, violence, and the adverse consequences of uncontrolled anger.
Parshuram Chalisa
The Parshuram Chalisa is a heartfelt hymn centered around Shri Parashurama. It is the most popular devotional hymn in praise of Lord Parshuram. Daily recitation of Shree Parshuram Chalisa is believed to remove fear, suffering and bring prosperity in one's life.
॥ Shri Parshuram Chalisa॥
॥ Doha ॥
Shri Guru Charran Saroj Chhavii, Nij Man Mandir Dhaari।
Sumari Gajanan Shaarda, Gahi Aashish Tripurari॥
Buddhi heen Jan Janiiye, Avaguno Ka Bhandaar।
Barno Parashuram Suyash, Nij Mati Ke Anusaar॥
॥ Chaupai ॥
Jai Prabhu Parashuram Sukh Saagar।
Jai Muneesh Gun Gyan Diwakar॥ (1)
Bhrigu kul Mukut Vikat Ran Dheera।
Kshatriiya Tej Mukh Sant Shareera॥ (2)
Jamadagni Suta Renuka Jaaya।
Tej Prataap Sakal Jag Chhaaya॥ (3)
Maas Baisakh Sita Pacchha Udaara।
Tritiya Punar vassu Manuhaara॥ (4)
Prahar Pratham Nishaa Sheet Na Ghaama।
Tithi Pradosha Vyapi Sukh Dhaama॥ (5)
Tab Rishi Kuteer Rudan Shishu Keenha।
Renuka Kokhi Janam Hari Leenha॥ (6)
Nij Ghar Uccha Graha Chha Thaade।
Mithun Raashi Rahu Sukh Gaadhe॥ (7)
Tej Gyan Mil Nar Tanu Dhara।
Jamadgni Ghar Brahma Avataara॥ (8)
Dhara Raam Shishu Paavan Naama।
Naam Japat Jaga Laha Vishraama॥ (9)
Bhaal Tripund Jataa Sir Sundar।
Kandhe Munj Janneu Manhar॥ (10)
Manjuu Mekhla Kati Mrig chhaala।
Rudra Mala Bar Vaksha Vishala॥ (11)
Peet Basan Sundar Tanu Sohhen।
Kandha Tuneer Dhanush Man Mohen॥ (12)
Ved puraan shruti smriti Gyaata।
Krodhh Roop Tum Jaga Vikhyaata॥ (13)
Daye Hath Shri parashu Uthaava।
Ved sanghiita Bayen Suhaava॥ (14)
Vidyaavan Gun Gyaan Apaara।
Shastra shastra Douu Par Adhikaara॥ (15)
Bhuwan Chari Daas Aru Nava khandaa।
Chahun Dishi Suyash Prataap Prachandaa॥ (16)
Ek baar Ganapati Ke Sangaa।
Jujhe Bhrigu kula Kamal Patanga॥ (17)
Dant Todd Rana Keenh Virama।
Ek Danta Ganpati Bhayoo Nama॥ (18)
Karta virya Arjun Bhoopala।
Sahastra bahu Durjan Vikraala॥ (19)
Sur Gauu Lakhi Jamdgni Paanhi।
Rakhi hahun Nij Ghar Thani Man Maahi॥ (20)
Mili Na Mangi Tab Keenh Ladaai।
Bhayo Parajit Jagat Hansaai॥ (21)
Tan Khal Hridaya Bhayi Ris Gadhi।
Riputa Muni Saun Atisaye Baadhi॥ (22)
Rishi var Rahe Dhyan Lavleena।
Tinha Par Shakti Ghaat Nripa Keenha॥ (23)
Lagat Shakti Jamadgni Nipata।
Manahu Kshatri kula Bam Vidhata॥ (24)
Pitu-badh Maatu-Roodan Suni Bhaara।
Bha Ati Krodha Man Shoka Aparaa॥ (25)
Kara Gahi Teekshan Parashu Karaala।
Dushta Hanan Keenheu Tatkala॥ (26)
Kshatriya Rudhir Pitu Tarpan Keenha।
Pitu-badh Pratishodh Suta Linha॥ (27)
Ikkiisa Baar Bhu Kshatriiya Bihani।
Chhin Dhara Bipranha Kahan Dini॥ (28)
Jug Treta Kara Charit Suhaai।
Shiva dhanu Bhang Keenha Raghu rayi॥ (29)
Guru Dhanu Bhanjaka Ripu Kari Jana।
Tab Samool Naash Tahi Thana॥ (30)
Kar Jori Tab Ram Raghurai।
Binaya Keenhi Puni Shakti Dikhai॥ (31)
Bheshma Drona Karn Balavanta।
Bhaye Shishya Dwapara Maha Ananta॥ (32)
Shastra Vidya Deh Suyash Kamaava।
Guru Pratap Digant Firaawa ॥ (33)
Charon Yug Tav Mahima Gaai।
Sur Muni Manuj Danuj Samudaai॥ (34)
De Kashyap So Sampada Bhaai।
Tap Keenha Mahendraa Giri Jaayi॥ (35)
Aba Lau Leen Samadhi Naatha।
Sakal Lok Navai Nit Maatha॥ (36)
Charon Varna Ek Sam Jaana।
Samadarshi Prabhu Tum Bhagwana॥ (37)
Lalahi Chari Phal Sharan Tumhaari।
Dev Danuj Nar Bhoop Bhikhaari॥ (38)
Jo Yeh Padhe Shri Parashu Chalisa।
Tinha AnuKool Sada Gauriisa॥ (39)
Pradendru Nisi Baasar Swami।
Basahu Hridaya Prabhu Antaryaami॥ (40)
॥ Doha ॥
Parashuram Ko Charu Charit, Metat Sakal Agyaan।
Sharan Pade Ko Det Prabhu, Sada Suyash Samman॥
॥ Shloka ॥
Bhrigu dev Kulamm Bhanumm, Sahasra baahur mardanam।
Renukaa Nayanaa Nandam, Parashum vande Vipra Dhanam॥
Parshuram Chalisa Benefits
- The recitation of Parshuram Chalisa (dedicated to Lord Parshuram) dispels ignorance and enlightens the mind.
- Daily recitation leads to fame and brilliance.
- Lord Parshuram embodies bravery and brings an end to injustice.
- Remembering Shri Parshuram via Chalisa fills the heart with joy and contentment.
