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balarama

/ˈbɑː.lə.ˌrɑː.mə/

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noun

/ˈbɑː.lə.ˌrɑː.mə/formal
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к старшему брату Кришны, считающемуся воплощением Вишну в индуистской мифологии.

A proper noun referring to the elder brother of Krishna, considered an incarnation of Vishnu in Hindu mythology.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Elder brother of KrishnaC1formal

    In Hindu mythology, Balarama is the elder brother of Lord Krishna and is considered an incarnation of Vishnu.

    ruСтарший брат Кришны

    • Balarama is often depicted holding a plow as his weapon.
    • In the Mahabharata, Balarama taught both Bhima and Duryodhana the art of mace fighting.
    • The festival of Balarama Jayanti celebrates the birth of Lord Balarama.