Who defeated Parshuram?

First of all, it was a tie and it’s not that Bhishma defeated Parshuram. Arjuna being a more powerful warrior than Bhishma can defeat Parshuram. Arjuna had defeated each and every Gods before Kandava Dahana. He killed 3 crores demons in a battle which includes nivatakavacas whom even Indra and Ravana couldn’t kill.

How was Bhishma defeated?

And thus, on the next day, the tenth day of battle Shikhandi accompanied Arjuna on the latter’s chariot and they faced Bhishma who did not fire arrows at Shikhandi. He was then felled in battle by Arjuna, pierced by innumerable arrows.

Was Bhishma defeated?

Bhishma was defeated many times in the Kurukshetra war by Pandavas and other warriors of Pandava army. His final defeat came on the 10th day of the war.

Who can defeat bhisma?

Bhishma has repeatedly declared that with the exception of Krishna and Arjuna, no one among humans can defeat him. So, only Krishna and Arjuna had the probability. However Drona was capable of making a draw with Bhishma. If celestial weapons are not used, Bhima, Abhimanyu etc also might make a draw.

Why did Amba ask Parashurama to kill Bhishma?

Amba was furious that Bhisma ruined her life, so to take revenge she went to Parashurama and asked for his help in killing Bhishma. Parashurama was reluctant to do so, both because Bhishma was his former student and because he had made a vow that he wouldn’t take up arms anymore.

Why did Parasurama accept to teach Bhishma everything?

Since Bhishma being a son of goddess and incarnation of head of vasu, Parasurama accepted to teach him everything! Bhishma was son of Ganga, who in fact was one of the asta vasus in his previous birth named “Prabhasa”.

How long did the Bhishma and Parashuram fight last?

Bhishma and Parashuram fight continued for 23 days: They fight between sunrise and sunset and then ceased the fight until the next day. This Bhishma and Parashuram fight lasted for 23 days. Bhishma has tried all his powers and weapons but was unable to defeat Parashuram in the battle.

How did engered Amba take the vow to avenge herself against Bhishma?

Enraged Amba takes the vow to avenge herself against Bhishma even if she has to reborn over and over again. She went to his guru Parashuram to help her in killing Bhishma. Parashuram is one of the most fierce warriors and sage. He is considered to be the sixth avatar of Lord Vishnu.