Puranic Mantra · Lord Parashurama (Axe-wielding Avatar of Vishnu)
परशुराम मंत्र
Parashurama Mantra
Sanskrit (Devanagari)
ॐ श्री परशुरामाय नमः
Transliteration
Om Shri Parashuramaya Namah
Meaning
Om, salutations to the glorious Parashurama — the immortal avatar born of Jamadagni and Renuka who cleansed the earth of adharmic rulers and is the master of all martial arts and Vedic knowledge.
Last updated: 23 April 2026 · Traditional Vedic mantra
Benefits of Parashurama Mantra
- ·Builds fierce courage, warrior spirit, and the ability to stand against injustice without fear
- ·Removes the negative effects of Mars (Mangal dosha) in the horoscope — Parashurama is closely associated with Mars energy
- ·Grants mastery in martial arts, combat sports, military service, and disciplines requiring aggressive discipline
- ·Helps defeat powerful enemies and overcome situations where the odds seem overwhelming
- ·Bestows excellence in surgery and medicine — Parashurama is revered in Ayurvedic tradition as a teacher
- ·Purifies ancestral karma and heals father-son relationships through its transformative fire
How to Chant
- 1.Face south or east; use a red asana to invoke Parashurama's martial fire
- 2.Offer red flowers such as hibiscus or red rose, turmeric, and red sandalwood paste; light a ghee lamp
- 3.Chant with a strong, clear, unwavering voice — Parashurama's energy responds to boldness, not timidity
- 4.Visualise Parashurama as a lean, fierce Brahmin warrior with matted hair, the divine axe (Parashu) in one hand and a bow in the other, striding fearlessly
- 5.Best performed on Tuesday (Mars day), Navami tithi, or during Kartika month
- 6.For Mangal dosha remediation: chant for 40 consecutive Tuesdays, 108 times each
Best Time
Tuesday (Mars day). Navami tithi. Kartika and Chaitra months. Parashurama Jayanti (Akshaya Tritiya).
Recommended Count
108 times daily on Tuesdays. For Mangal dosha: 108 times on 40 consecutive Tuesdays. Purashcharan: 1.25 lakh.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q.Is Parashurama still alive? Why is he considered immortal?
Yes — in Hindu tradition, Parashurama is one of the seven Chiranjeevis (immortals) believed to still be alive in physical or subtle form. The others include Hanuman, Vibhishana, Ashwatthama, Bali, Vyasa, and Kripacharya. Parashurama is said to be meditating on Mount Mahendra until the end of the current Kalpa. He will reappear as the teacher of Kalki, the tenth avatar of Vishnu, to whom he will impart the supreme divine knowledge of warfare.
Q.What is the difference between Parashurama and other warrior avatars like Rama and Krishna?
Parashurama (the sixth avatar) represents the principle of purification through righteous anger — he appeared when Kshatriya rulers became corrupt and restored balance. Unlike Rama (seventh) who represents ideal kingship and compassion, or Krishna (eighth) who represents divine playfulness and cosmic wisdom, Parashurama embodies the renunciation of the warrior spirit after its purpose is complete — he ultimately surrendered his weapons to Rama, symbolising the handing-over of martial power to divine grace.