When One Hanumān is Not Another Hanumān: The Case of Salasar Balaji

Abstract

The article Avatāra or Cirajīvin? Paraśurāma and His Problems by Brian Collins explores the paradoxical nature of Paraśurāma as both a Vishnu avatāra and an eternal being. By analyzing his violent persona, hybrid Brahmin-Kṣatriya identity, and associations with Tantric themes, Collins delves into questions of moral ambiguity and divine justice. The article provokes rethinking of what constitutes a righteous deity in Hindu theology.