Sages & Others
Balarama
बलराम
Wielder of the Plough
Who was Balarama?
Balarama (बलराम): Wielder of the Plough, one of the sages and supporting figures in the Mahabharata. Elder brother of Krishna, incomparable master of the mace and plough.
Quick Facts
| Sanskrit name | बलराम |
|---|---|
| Title / Epithet | Wielder of the Plough |
| Faction | Sages & Others |
| Key traits | mighty, impartial, hot-tempered, honest |
| Featured in | 11 stories |
About Balarama
Elder brother of Krishna, incomparable master of the mace and plough. He taught both Bhima and Duryodhana, refused to take sides in the war, and went on pilgrimage along the Saraswati while his kinsmen fought.
In Their Words
Both are my students; I will not raise my plough for either.
Balarama
Traits
- mighty
- impartial
- hot-tempered
- honest
Story Appearances
Places in Balarama's Story
Drawn from the stories Balarama appears in.
Related Characters
Others counted among the Sages & Others.