Balarama
the elder brother of Krishna and an incarnation of Vishnu.
Historical Examples
The child from the white hair will be known as Balarama and the child from the black hair as Krishna.
The Loves of Krishna in Indian Painting and Poetry W. G. Archer
Krishna and his brother Balarama figure as princes of Dwaraka in the Mahbhrata.
Indian Myth and Legend Donald Alexander Mackenzie
When this has been done, Krishna and Balarama trick the demons.
The Loves of Krishna in Indian Painting and Poetry W. G. Archer
A little later Balarama takes them to a grove of palm trees.
The Loves of Krishna in Indian Painting and Poetry W. G. Archer
His plot is discovered and in a final contest, Balarama kills him.
The Loves of Krishna in Indian Painting and Poetry W. G. Archer
He and Balarama then extract the tusks and parade with them in the arena.
The Loves of Krishna in Indian Painting and Poetry W. G. Archer
Concealed as a cowherd in Krishna’s party, the demon Pralamba awaits an opportunity of killing Balarama.
The Loves of Krishna in Indian Painting and Poetry W. G. Archer
It was not Krishna’s fault that he and Balarama were placed in Nanda’s charge.
The Loves of Krishna in Indian Painting and Poetry W. G. Archer
Their former woe vanishes and they embrace Krishna and Balarama fondly.
The Loves of Krishna in Indian Painting and Poetry W. G. Archer
Both he and Balarama require wives and the question is how are they to get them.
The Loves of Krishna in Indian Painting and Poetry W. G. Archer
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