Parasurama’s Pride Subdued
Rama in order that he does not speak in high tone in his father’s presence spoke in a Soft manner “Hey pride of Brighu Dynasty! I have heard of your Valorous exploits. It is the duty of a Vaorous Son to kill all those who have killed his father, I accept that. You are also including me in the list of Kings whom you have come across so far and labled them as incapable; this by itself is insulting me. I am one ,who cannot tolerate those who insult me. I have the capacity to control others. You will see that now” having said that Rama with enormous anger snatched the Bow & Arrow from Parasurama’s hand with ease, bent the Bow , strung it,mounted the Arrow and “I have done as desired by you. You are a great Brahmin born in Brighu Dynasty. My Guru Vishamithra’s sister gave birth to your father. Hence I am unable to use this Arrow which can take away your Life. This Arrow belongs to God Vishnu, it will not return without defeating the Enemy, it will destroy it’s enmies Strength and Pride, will not go waste. Shall I make you loose the Noble worlds which you have inherited with the prowess of your Penance? Will you give the Power of your Penance as a Price for this Arrow? Or shall I destroy the Power you have acquired of going to any Universe at the mere thought ?” asked Rama to Parasurama.
As a symbolisim of taking the Bow and Arrow from his earlier incarnation of Parasurama, Sri Rama retrieved and assimilated back all the Energy from Parasurama.To this important Awesome episode Devas, Brahma,, Maha Rishis, Gandharvas,Apsaras, Sidhas, Chaaranas,, Kinnara, Yaksha, Naaga,Spirits came in multitudes of hordes. All the Living beings stood still wonderstruck at the awesone transfer of Power. The Vishnu Tejhas (Radiance and Aura of Vishnu) left Parasurama. Unable to think he keenly looked at Rama wornderstruck.
Parasuram realized that weaning away of all his Powers, Rama was the reason.understood that the Blooming Red Lotus eyed Rama is none other than MahaVishnu.spoke softly thus “When I donated this Country to Kashyapa he had asked me not to live in this country. So abiding his words, I vowed that I shall not stay even for a Single night in this place. So do not destroy the Power I have of going to Places by mere Thought (imagination). So I will go at the speed of Thought to Mahendra Mountain. So please destroy and make me loose the Noble worlds which you have inherited with the prowess of my Penance. Do not delay. I have understood you are Celestial of Celestials, You only destroyed Madhu Kaitapa in the beginning and cause of this World and you are none other than Maha Vishnu. Can any one take this Bow and bend it? .May ParamaMangalam (May all Blessings and Auspicious happenings) be showerd on you. See all the Celstials and all the matters of this and other worlds are watching you in wonderment. Being defeated by you, the Lord of this Universe I have not the slightest of shame. Please shoot the Arrow and I will leave for Mahendra Mountain.”said Parasurama. Rama accordingly shot the Arrow.and which vanquished all the powers which Parasuram had acquired to reach Noblest of Worlds. After witnessing same Jhamadagni’s son returned to his abode.
Immediately in all the 8 corners Darkness dispelled. Brahma, Devas and all those around celebrated the KothandaPani Sri Rama. Thus Parasuram praised and circumbulated (Did Pradhakshnam went clockwise Direction)Dasaratha’s son Rama and went to his abode. (Slokas 24)
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