Amar Chitra Katha #764
In "Parashurama," the tale of a warrior born from divine wrath unfolds as the sage Jamadagni’s son, empowered by Shiva with the legendary axe Parashu, takes vengeance for the theft of his family’s sacred cow. Written by Kamala Chandrakant and brought to life with striking art by Madhu Powle—whose distinctive style defines every page and cover—this issue captures the intensity of a righteous fury that reshapes the world. The story follows Parashurama’s relentless campaign against the Kshatriya class, culminating in a profound moment of reflection that alters his destiny.
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Kartavirya Arjuna displeases the gods with his evil deeds. Vishnu is reborn as Rama to punish him. He is granted the mighty axe, Parashu, by Shiva and is called Parashurama from then on. When Kartavirya Arjuna steals Jamadagni's sacred cow, Parashurama kills Kartavirya Arjuna. The sons of Kartavirya Arjuna kill Jamadagni in response. Parashurama then sets out on a deadly mission of killing every Kshatriya on earth. After twenty one generations of killing, the spirit of Richika appeals to Parashurama to stop. Parashurama gives all his weapons to Drona and retires to the mountains.
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