Lord Balarama

Balarama, in Hindu mythology, the elder half brother of Krishna, with whom he shared many adventures. Sometimes Balarama is considered one of the 10 avatars (incarnations) of the god Vishnu, particularly among those members of Vaishnava sects who elevate Krishna to the rank of a principal god.

Who defeated Balram?

Former Lok Sabha Speaker and senior Congress leader Balram Jakhar was defeated by Ram Singh Kaswan of the BJP in Churu parliamentary constituency by over 29,000 votes.

Is Balarama avatar of Shiva?

Lord Balarama is referred to in the Vedas as the Second Personality of Godhead. This means that He is the first expansion from the Original Supreme Lord, Sri Krishna. All subsequent incarnations — including Lord Ramachandra, Lord Vishnu, Lord Nrsimhadeva, and even Lord Shiva — expand through Lord Balarama.

Who is Lord Balarama wife?

Revati (रेवती) is a goddess featured in Hindu scriptures. She is the daughter of King Kakudmi and the consort of Balarama, the elder brother of Krishna, and one of the Dashavatara.

Who is stronger Krishna or Balaram?

And then he would joke about it, "Who is stronger, Krishna or Balarama?" Bala means strength, He is the strong one, and everyone would say "Balarama." Then Prabhupada said, "Then why Balarama is resting on Krishna? This means Krishna is stronger."

Is Balarama son of Devaki?

Balarama is son of Vasudeva. The evil king Kansa, brother of Devaki, was intent upon killing the children of his sister. Because of a Akashvani (prediction) that he would die at the hands of her eighth child.

Is Balram real brother of Krishna?

Balarama (Sanskrit: बलराम, IAST: Balarāma) is a Hindu god and the elder brother of Krishna. He is particularly significant in the Jagannath tradition, as one of the triad deities. He is also known as Haladhara, Halayudha, Baladeva, Balabhadra and Sankarshana.

How many wives does Balram have?

The wife of Balarama was Revati, a princess of Kushasthali in Anartta kingdom. Her father was King Kakudmi* - a direct descendant of Lord Surya and hence a Suryavanshi, like Lord Rama. Revati had a 100 brothers.

Who killed Rukmini?

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Why Balarama did not fight in Mahabharata?

Why didn't we join the battle of the Mahabharata?- According to a legend, Lord Krishna's elder brother Balram explained to Shri Krishna several times that we should not be involved in the war because Duryodhana and Arjuna are both our friends. It is advisable not to take sides on both in times of such a crisis.

Where is Lord Krishna now?

The pilgrimage (tirtha) site of Bhalka in Gujarat marks the location where Krishna is believed to have died. It is also known as Dehotsarga, states Diana L. Eck, a term that literally means the place where Krishna "gave up his body".

Who is the real mother of Balram?

Rohini
Siblings	Yashoda
Spouse	Vasudeva
Children	Balarama (surrogate child), Sarana, Sharu, Durmada Subhadra (daughter)
Dynasty	Chandravamsha (by marriage)

What was the age difference between Krishna and Balram?

Explanation: Lord Balarama was older than Lord Krishna by at max one and a half to three-quarters years( 18–21 months). The Minimum age gap between Lord Balarama and Lord Krishna was 6-8-months.

Is Balram son of Yashoda?

Lord Balram's parents were Vasudev and his wife Devaki. He was about to take birth from the womb of Devaki but later in order to save him from Kamsa he was transferred to the womb of Rohini who was another wife of Vasudev . She was living with Vasudev and Mother Yashoda under protection from Kamsa.

Who was Radha's husband?

Her husband Krishna is said to be in control of her love. The poet mentioned that while it is common to see women devoted to their husbands but it is not as common to see a husband as Krishna who is so devoted to his wife Radha and considering her as goddess.

Did Krishna marry his cousin?

She was the daughter of King Dhrishtaketu and his wife Shrutakirti, the sister of Kunti and the sister (or cousin) of Vasudeva (Krishna's father) and thus Krishna's cousin. Bhadra's five brothers headed by the eldest prince Santardana married Bhadra to Krishna.

Which language did Krishna speak?

Sanskrit was the language spoken by him.

What is the weapon of Balarama?

The weapon of Balarāma was a Hala(plough). That's why he was also called Halāyudha, which means 'Plough-weaponed'. He was also a master of Gadā(mace).

Who is Lord Krishna son?

Pradyumna was the son of Krishna and the sixty-first grandson of Adinarayana. His mother was Rukmini, whom Krishna had eloped with from Vidarbha during her swayamvara on her request. Pradyumna was born in Dvaraka.

Who was greatest warrior in Mahabharata?

Arjuna: He was the son of Indra. He was the best archer and the greatest warrior of Mahabharata. He defeated great warriors like Bhishma, Drona, Ashwatthama, Karna, fairly but never got defeated by any of them. He remained unbeaten throughout the epic and thus he was invincible.