Parasurama, Lord Vishnu’s Sixth Incarnation
Vishnu then took up the form of Parasurama, who was the sixth Avatara born as the son of the sage-couple, Jamadagni and Renuka. This avatar was to quell the arrogance of the Kshatria rulers who harmed the sages and unprotected mortals. he exterminated the tyrannical among the Kshatriyas led by Kartavirya, who were oppressing the people.