Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 9.16.26
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesParaśurāma Lives in Complete Satisfaction
“Lord Paraśurāma still lives as an intelligent brāhmaṇa in the mountainous country known as Mahendra. Completely satisfied, having given up all the weapons of a kṣatriya, he is always worshiped, adored and offered prayers for his exalted character and activities by such celestial beings as the Siddhas, Cāraṇas and Gandharvas.”
What the purport teaches
- Lord Paraśurāma still lives as an intelligent brāhmaṇa in the mountainous country of Mahendra.
- He has given up all the weapons of a kṣatriya and is completely satisfied.
- The Siddhas, Cāraṇas and Gandharvas continually worship Him and offer prayers for His exalted character and activities.
Try this today
Offer one short prayer appreciating Lord Paraśurāma’s exalted character.
Ask yourself
Which aspect of Lord Paraśurāma’s character described here draws my appreciation?
Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.
The study points, practice and question are short summaries drawn from Śrīla Prabhupāda's translation and purport. Read the full purport to go deeper.