According to legend, the immortality of Parasurama was bestowed upon him as a reward for his unwavering dedication in upholding the religious, cosmic order. Having successfully completed the task of defeating the unjust and evil forces that rule the earth, only Lord Shiva came close to Parasurama. Seeing Parasurama’s extraordinary righteousness and courage, Shiva gave him the gift of eternal life.
This divine blessing ensured that Parasurama remained immature and unaffected by the ravages of time. He walked the earth as a beacon of righteousness and a defender of the innocent until the end of time. The stories describing the life of Parasuram are full of incidents which are tangible proofs of his immortality. In the epic Mahabharata, he is depicted fighting the Pandavas in the Battle of Kurukshetra, a pivotal event five thousand years ago Despite his presence in the midst of such a fierce and prolonged war Parasurama continued to have time unperturbed, his physical condition unchanged and his spirit unmoved Another proof of Parasurama’s immortality was his encounter with Karna, a formidable warrior revered for his archery skills. When Karna tried to learn from Parasurama, he was initially rejected because he was a Kshatriya and a warrior. Angered by this refusal, Karna retaliated by shooting an arrow, piercing Parasurama’s wrist. But despite this seemingly tragic injury, Ax emerged unscathed, proving his immortality to be an impenetrable shield. The immortality of Parasurama is not just a mythical concept, It serves as a powerful symbol of the eternal quality of righteousness and the enduring power of righteousness. Strength reminded of by its immortal presence