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The reason that Balarama is called an incarnation (avatara) of Vishnu is that the serpent Adiseshan is himself a form of Vishnu. Here is how Balarama's birth is described in the Srimad Bhagavatam: When Kamsa had killed six of the children born from Devakî, the seventh one, a plenary expansion of Vishnu who was celebrated with the name Ananta , therefore [was born] as an embryo in the womb of Devakî ...
Krishna and Balarama chased the fleeting Satadhanwa as he had killed Satyabhama's father Satrajit for the Syamantaka jewel. But after Krishna killed him, He didn't find the precious jewel with him. He told Balarama that the jewel was not with Satadhanwa. But Balarama didn't believe Krishna. He thought that Krishna had kept the jewel and lying ...
Nov 5, 2022 · Vasudeva had two sons Krishna, Balarama and a daughter Subhadra (mother - Devaki) Krishna had 16108 wives of which 8 were queens, These 8 queens gave birth to 80 children. Rukmini: Charu, Charu Deshna, Charudeha, Charuchandra, Bhadracharu, Vicharu, Sudeshna, Sucharu, Charugupta, and Pradyumna.
Jun 7, 2016 · Balarama agreed to play with Rukmi, and so placing their wealth as stakes began playing. Since Balarama was winning most of the time, Rukmi decided to cheat, and so he played deceitfully and boasted to Balarama that he won. Enraged by his deceit, Balarama lifted his mace and killed Rukmi.
Oct 19, 2016 · So to say Balarama is an avatar (smaller / lesser), is ok, to the extent of his relation with Lord Krishna In contrast, Balarama (Mahabharata) had more of family life, which he voluntarily forgone to serve his elder brother during the exile (Ramayana)
On a side note, you also asked about Balarama's plow. Well, the Srimad Bhagavatam describes Balarama as a "haladhara", or plow-wielder, back when he was a kid in Vrindavana. So he must already have had the plow at the time of the fight with Kamsa.
Jul 25, 2014 · "In the Vayu Purana, the Lord tells Brahma: "Lord Balarama, who is My first expansion and non-different from Me will also appear by My side as Lord Shri Nityananda. He will become the crest jewel of all renunciants on the earth."" krtvavadhuta-vesam sa, dharman bhagavatan bahun; grahayitva janan ittham grhinam asramam tatah.
Nov 20, 2016 · Krishna sent Balarama to invite Hanuman. When Balarama said I am Balarama here krishna sent me to invite you. Hanuman asked tell once more who are you--Balarama said Iam balarama. Hanuman slapped on his face and told are you powerful than my Rama? Bala is strength in Tamil. In a fury Balarama went and told Krishna and came with many soldiers.
Feb 5, 2018 · Lord Krishna's guru was Sāndīpani. It is said multiple times in the Bhagavatam. In Skandha 10 chapter 45, the activities Balarama and Krishna did were explained. After getting the eligible age for education, both Balarama and Krishna were done upanayanam and took the vow of celibacy (Brahmacharya) which is necessary for a student.
Jun 30, 2024 · Balarama is said to be the 8th Avatar by Jayadeva in his Dashavatara Stotra where he glorifies the ten incarnations and considers Kesava [Krishna] as their origin. Ten Avataras according to Dashavatara Stotra are as follows: Fish, Tortoise, Boar, Man-Lion, Dwarf Brahmin, Parasurama, Rama, Balarama, Buddha, and Kalki.
