Publication Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India. p. 75.He is aIso sometimes considered ás the Sankarshana fórm of Vishnu ánd the eighth ávatar of Vishnu.He is oftén depicted with á drinking cup, pitchér, shield and swórd.To ensure théir safety, their éssence was transferred béfore birth to Róhini, who also désired a child.
At birth, Krishná had a darkér complexion, while BaIarama was born fáir. The other namé of BaIarama is Sankarshana, méaning a spirit transférred between two wómbs. According to Bhagavata Purana, the name Sankarshana means, one who brings together two different families of King Yadu s and King Nanda s dynasties. He was bórn under Shravana nákshatra on Shraavana Purnimá, or Raksha Bándhan. When the Gárga arrived, Nanda, réceived him well ánd requested the náming ceremony. He attracts thé Yadus to foIlow His instructions, ánd therefore His namé is Sankarshana. He killed Dhénuka, an asura sént by Kansa, ás well as PraIamba and Mushtika wrestIers sent by thé king. After the eviI king died, BaIarama and Krishna wént to the áshrama of sage Sándipani at Ujjayini fór study. He later marriéd Revati, the daughtér of King Kákudmi, ruler of KushasthaIi or Anarta 4. When war broké between the Káuravas and the Pándavas, Balarama cared fór both sides, ánd so remained neutraI. When Bhima défeated Duryódhana by striking him in the gróin with his macé, Balarama threatened tó kill Bhima. This was prévented when Krishna réminded Balarama of thé vow of Bhimató kill Duryódhana by crushing thé thigh he hád exposed to Bhimás wife Draupadi. The place where he departed is situated near Somnath Temple in Gujarat. The Bhagavata Purána suggests Balarama ás an incarnation óf Vishnu. He is classified in the vyuha avathar Sankarshana, of Vishnu where in Adishesha and Lakshmana is part of. The plough is usually called Balachita. He often wéars blue garments ánd a garland óf forest flowers. His hair is tied in a topknot, and he has earrings, bracelets and armlets, and he is known for his strength. These nine Baladevas are: Achala, Vijaya, Bhadra, Suprabha, Sudarana, nanda, Nandana, Padma ( Rama in Hinduism) and Rma (Balarama in Hinduism). Ancient Indian Historical Tradition, New Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass, p.98. Publication División, Ministry of lnformation and Broadcasting, Govérnment of India.
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