Srimad Bhagavatam — Navama Skandha, Shloka 29
Paraśurāma, Kārtavīryārjuna, and the Kāmadhenu Offense
with Lunar-line Genealogy to Gādhi and Jamadagni
तमापतन्तं भृगुवर्यमोजसा धनुर्धरं बाणपरश्वधायुधम् । ऐणेयचर्माम्बरमर्कधामभि- र्युतं जटाभिर्ददृशे पुरीं विशन् ॥ २९ ॥
tam āpatantaṁ bhṛgu-varyam ojasā dhanur-dharaṁ bāṇa-paraśvadhāyudham aiṇeya-carmāmbaram arka-dhāmabhir yutaṁ jaṭābhir dadṛśe purīṁ viśan
Nang pumasok si Kārtavīryārjuna sa kabiserang Māhiṣmatī Purī, nakita niya si Paraśurāma—pinakamainam sa angkan ng Bhṛgu—na sumasalakay sa paghabol, tangan ang pana, mga palaso, palakol na paraśu at kalasag; balot sa itim na balat ng usa, at ang kanyang mga jata ay kumikislap na parang sikat ng araw.
FAQs
Bhṛgu-varya refers to Paraśurāma, the foremost descendant of the Bhṛgu lineage, famed for carrying the axe and subduing arrogant rulers.
The verse highlights his warrior-aspect and mission to uphold dharma—he is traditionally known for the axe (paraśu) and is also depicted as fully armed, radiating formidable spiritual and martial power.
It teaches that genuine power should be aligned with dharma—strength and capability are meant to protect righteousness, not to inflate ego or exploit others.