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Balarama ( Sanskrit: बलराम, IAST: Balarāma) is a Hindu god, and the elder brother of Krishna. [7] [8] He is particularly significant in the Jagannath tradition, as one of the triad deities. [9] He is also known as Haladhara, Halayudha, Baladeva, Balabhadra, and Sankarshana.
Significance of Lord Balarama. Balarama played a pivotal role during the Mahabharata era. He is credited with teaching Duryodhana and Bheema, the skills and techniques associated with fighting with a mace. Though Krishna favored the Pandavas in the epic, Balarama was conspicuous because of his support to the Kauravas.
Balarama is traditionally considered to be an avatar of Lord Vishnu by those who do not consider Buddha to be one. However, I have also frequently heard that He is an avatar of Adiseshan , the multi-headed snake upon which Lord Vishnu rests in Vaikuntham (the abode of lord Vishnu).
Balarama (transl. Joy of Kids) is an Indian weekly comic magazine published by M. M. Publications, of Malayala Manorama Group from Kottayam, Kerala in Malayalam language (digest-sized, on every Thursday).
Jan 30, 2019 · The elder brother of Krishna, Balarama is also known as Baladeva, Balabhadra, Haladhara, and Halayudha. Significant in the Jagannath tradition, Balarama is regarded as one of the triad deities and generally, Balarama is also included as the eighth avatar of Vishnu in the Sri Vaishnava lists of Dashavatar.
Balarama, or Baladeva, is Krishna's primary all-powerful expansion. When Krishna desires to appear in this world as an avatar, Balarama arranges for that appearance by expanding Himself into more forms of God. During Krishna's pastimes on earth, Balarama was present as His elder brother.
Dec 21, 2023 · What Does Balarama Mean? Balarama is a Hindu deity and older brother of Krishna. In traditions that recognize Krishna as a principal deity, Balarama is typically considered one of the Dashavatara, or 10 main incarnations of Vishnu.
Balarama from Mathura, Early Medieval period (8th–13th century CE) Balarama is an ancient deity, a prominent one by the epics era of Indian history as evidenced by archeological and numismatic evidence.
Saṃkarṣaṇa (IAST Saṃkarṣaṇa, "The Plougher") later known as Balarama, was a son of Vasudeva Anakadundubhi, king of the Vrishnis in the region of Mathura. He was a leading member of the Vrishni heroes , and may well have been an ancient historical ruler in the region of Mathura.
By Jit Majumdar. the charming and enchanting one with strength; one who is pleasing in his strength; the son of Vasudeva and Rohiņī, the elder half-brother of Kŗşņa and the brother of Subhadra, who was renowned for his strength and valour, for his fearsome temper but also his simple and jovial personality, and for his fondness for drinking, and for being the instructor in mace combat to ...
