Seven Chiranjeevi: These are the 7 Chiranjeevi, who will live till the end of the earth, one is cursed

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Seven Chiranjeevi Name: It is told in Hindu religious scriptures that many gods and men are immortal. It is believed that these divine beings are present in Kaliyuga. All of them are called Chiranjeevi. The stories of these chiranjeevis are as immortal as them, which inspire people even today. Seven Chiranjeevis are described in mythology and religious scriptures. Let us know who are these seven Chiranjeevis?

Parshuram ji

Parashuram ji is considered to be the sixth incarnation of Lord Shri Hari Vishnu, the protector of the world. He was born in Satyayuga on the third day of Shukla Paksha of Baishakh month. It is said that Parshuram ji’s name was earlier Ram. He performed severe penance for Lord Shiva, after which Lord Shiva became pleased and gave him an axe, after which he came to be known as Parashuram. It is believed that Lord Parshuram ji is still on this earth.

Hanuman

Anjani’s son Veer Hanuman, a great devotee of Lord Ram, has also been blessed with immortality. After Treta Yuga, mention of Hanuman ji is also found in Dwapar Yuga. He had broken the pride of Bhima before the war of Mahabharata. Not only this, during the Mahabharata war, Hanuman ji was sitting on Arjun’s chariot.

Raja Bali

Bali, the king of demons, was a great donor. In the arrogance of his charity, he wanted to dominate Indralok. Then Lord Vishnu came in Vanam avatar to ask for donations. Lord Vaman asked for three paces of land from King Bali. God measured all the three worlds in two steps and placed the third step on the head of King Bali. After this he was sent to Hades. It is believed that King Bali is still in the underworld.

Ashwatthama

Guru Dronacharya’s son Ashwatthama has been on this earth since the Mahabharata period. During the Mahabharata, Lord Krishna had removed the gem from Ashwatthama’s forehead and cursed him that he would live till the end of the world. It is believed that Ashwatthama is still alive.

Maharishi Vyas

Maharishi Vyas was the son of sage Parashar and mother Satyavati. Maharishi Vyas is the author of Mahabharata. Maharishi Vyas has also been blessed with Chiranjeevi.

Kripacharya

Kripacharya ji was a great sage. Kripacharya was the vice-chancellor of the Kauravas. He was the brother of Dronacharya’s wife. In the Mahabharata war, sage Kripacharya ji fought on behalf of the Kauravas. He also has the boon of Chiranjeevi.

Vibhishan

Ravana’s younger brother Vibhishana had gone against his own brother and supported Lord Rama in the interest of religion. After the killing of Ravana, Lord Rama handed over the kingdom of Lanka to Vibhishana. Vibhishana has also been blessed with the blessing of being immortal.

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