Is Balarama an Avatar of Vishnu or Adiseshan (or both)?
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 …
Why Balarama is known as Samkarshana? - Hinduism Stack Exchange
Dec 8, 2024 · Why is Balarama known as Samkarshana? It sounds like something to do with agriculture. He also holds a plough. Was there any connection of Balarama with agriculture?
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 Avataras according …
balarama - The Family tree of Lord Krishna - Hinduism Stack Exchange
Nov 5, 2022 · Please can someone help me with Sri Krishna and Balarama's family tree from Yayati to Krishna/Balrama's children, the wives/mothers, and any famous characters. Thanks.
What is the purpose of Balarama's avatara? - Hinduism Stack Exchange
Aug 17, 2015 · Lord Vishnu, through his avatars, teaches us how to live. I was wondering what is the purpose of Krishna's elder brother Balarama. Also, it seems very odd from the other avatars of …
bhagavata purana - Does Balarama ever regret killing Romaharshana ...
8 Markandeya Purana chapter 6 states that BalaRama repents for killing Suta. It states: Suta, being slain, attained to the dignity of Brahma; and all the twice-born, clad in antelope skin, went away from …
How did Balarama reach Yashoda's house in Vrindavana?
Jul 31, 2019 · The story of Vasudev taking Krishna to Nand and Yashoda is well-known. But how did Balarama, who was also Vasudev's son, reach Vrindavana? And what happened to Rohini who …
bhagavata purana - How is Rukmi's killing by Balarama justified ...
Jun 7, 2016 · The slaying of Rukmi by Lord Balarama is described in Srimad Bhagavatam, Harivamsa and Vishnu Purana. This page gives a comparative study of all three texts as to how they differ in the …
Why did Lord Balarama not took a participation at any side of in the ...
Apr 13, 2018 · Lord Krishna fought on the behalf of Pandavas and his army fought on behalf of Kauravas. But why Lord Balarama did not fight on behalf of any side?
Who was the mother of Balram (Lord Krishna's brother)?
Jun 12, 2025 · Balarama was the son of Devaki whom Yog maya transferred to the womb of Rohini on the command of Lord Vishnu. Bhagwata Purana Book 10 Chapter 2 In the womb of Devakī lies my …