Is Balarama an Avatar of Vishnu or Adiseshan (or both)?
The statements like "The greatly powerful Balarama is a part of Sesa-Naga"(MB 1.67.152) should be considered as the perception of the sage who spoke it or it is said with the intent to …
Why did Balarama favor Duryodhana? - Hinduism Stack Exchange
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 …
Why Balarama is known as Samkarshana? - Hinduism Stack …
Dec 8, 2024 · But Balarama called out Yamuna to take a dip in the water but she refused. With angry, Balarama pulled Yamuna with his plough towards him. Terrified Yamuna begged for …
vishnu - What is the purpose of Balarama's avatara? - Hinduism …
Aug 17, 2015 · 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 …
puranas - Was Balarama included in the list of Dashavatara in any ...
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 …
bhagavata purana - Does Balarama ever regret killing …
Balarama is avatar of Adishesha who is Lord Vishnu Himself. So, it's like Lord Vishnu killing Romaharshana. Even it is virtuous or a boon to get killed by Lord. So, Romaharshana (Suta) …
bhagavata purana - How is Rukmi's killing by Balarama justified ...
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 …
Lord Krishna and Balarama - Hinduism Stack Exchange
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 …
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Dec 8, 2024 · Balarama (बलराम), also known as Baladeva, Balabhadra and Halayudha, is the elder brother of Lord Krishna in Dwaper Yug. Learn more… Top users
Why does Balarama drink wine? - Hinduism Stack Exchange
Jun 28, 2024 · In the grand festival of Vrishnis on the Raivataka mountain Balarama was drunk. And there was the lord Haladhara (Valarama), roving at will, hilarious with drink, accompanied …