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Balaramanoun
elder brother of Krishna; an incarnation of Vishnu
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Balaramanoun
The Hindu god who is the brother of Krishna.
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balarama
Balarama is a Hindu god and the elder brother of Krishna, who is considered an avatar of Vishnu. In Hindu mythology, Balarama is also considered as an avatar of Shakti, or power. He is portrayed as a strong character, known for his strength and bravery. Often depicted with a plough and a mace, Balarama is respected as the god of agriculture and strength.
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Balarama
Balarama, also known as Baladeva, Balabhadra and Halayudha, is the elder brother of Krishna. In Vaishnavism, a major branch of Hinduism, Balarama is worshipped as an avatar of Adishesha, and he is described as such in the Bhagavata Purana. As brother of Krishna, he is worshipped either with his sibling as the eighth avatar of Vishnu, or with Rama, as the seventh. He may have originated in Vedic times as a deity of agriculture and fertility. In scripture, Vishnu impregnated the belly of the goddess Devaki with two hairs, one black, one white. To ensure their safety, they were transferred before birth to Rohini. Krishna was born with darker complexion, while Balarama was fair. In Jainism he is known as Baladeva. He is often depicted with a drinking cup, pitcher, shield and sword. In the Krishna Dwaipayana Vyasa Mahabharata, an early version of Mahabhrata written by Vyasa, the Swargarohana Parva describes Balarama as an incarnation of the Adishesha, the serpent on which Vishnu rests.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of balarama in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of balarama in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
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