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Balarama

Balarama

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Elder brother of Krishna and a Hindu god who appears as a human
  • proper noun
  • Literature
: Balarama
  • According to ancient texts, Balarama played a crucial role in various adventures alongside his brother Krishna.

Examples

  • Balarama is often depicted holding a plough, symbolizing his role as the god of agriculture in Hindu tradition.

  • In the same way that Mahaprabhu is Krishna, he expands as Nityananda Prabhu (prakasa), who is Balarama.

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  • Those of you who have not met Balarama, be prepared to learn a few things and find inspiration in something new.

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  • Balarama's partial expansion is Sadasiva, Maha-Vishnu Avatara, whose counterpart in Chaitanya-lila is Advaita Acarya.

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  • In Hindu mythology, Balarama is known as the elder brother of Krishna, revered for his strength and loyalty.

Surface Forms

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Etymology

The word Balarama comes from the old Indian language Sanskrit, where bala means 'strength' and Rama is the name of a famous hero. So Balarama means 'strong Rama', which helps explain why he is shown as a powerful, dutiful brother in Hindu stories.