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They were brother and sister. Subhadra was the daughter of Vasudev ji – who also happened to the father of Lord Krishna. Krishna was born to Devki and Vasudev but Subhadra is not daughter of Devki and had Rohini as her mother. So she is the real sister of Balrama and step sister of Lord Krishna.
How did Balarama and Krishna get together?
Garga Muni the Kulguru (family priest) of the Yadu-Bansh (dynasty) revealed to Rohini that the child she was carrying was indeed that of her husband Vasudeva. He and Krishna grew up together, and he took part in many of Krishna’s boyish freaks and adventures. Lord Balarama is the eternal companion of Sri Krishna.
Is Balarama son of Yashoda?
Lord Balram’s parents were Vasudev and his wife Devaki. He was about to take birth from the womb of Devaki but later in order to save him from Kamsa he was transferred to the womb of Rohini who was another wife of Vasudev . She was living with Vasudev and Mother Yashoda under protection from Kamsa.
Why was Balarama elder to Krishna?
If we take the conception of Lord Krishna happened immediately after Lord Balarama was transferred, the age gap would be 6–8 months. So, the Age difference between Lord Krishna and Lord Balarama was anywhere around 6–21 months. Bhima was a year younger than Yudhistara and so was older than Lord Krishna by 6–9 months.
Is Subhadra is real sister of Krishna?
Subhadra (Sanskrit: सुभद्रा, romanized: Subhadrā) is a Hindu goddess mentioned in the ancient Hindu scriptures like the “Mahabharata” and the “Bhagavata Purana”. She is described as the favourite child of Vasudeva and the younger sister of the deities Krishna and Balarama.
Who was Balarama in previous birth?
| Balarama | |
|---|---|
| Born | Gokul |
| Parents | Vasudeva (father) Devaki (mother) Rohini ( surrogate mother) |
| Siblings | Krishna and Subhadra |
| Consort | Revati |
Who is Yogmaya in Radha Krishna?
When Krishna descended to earth, Yogamaya appeared as his sister, Subhadra. Mahamaya, the material energy of illusion, is her partial expansion. As Krishna progressed in life both Yogmaya and Mahamaya (both are one) kept helping him.
Was Balarama the real brother of Sri Krishna?
Balarama was the Real brother of Sri Krishna, Even though they say Balarama was Rohini’s son it isn’t entirely true as Rohini volunteered to be the surrogate mother for Devki and Vasudeva So she was the surrogate mother as well as foster mother of Balarama. Originally Answered: Was Balarama the cousin of Lord Krishna or was he his direct brother?
Who was the real mother of Balaram?
Rohini thus gave birth to Balaram but his real mother was Devaki. I hope this clears your doubt. Balram wasn’t even Krishna’s step brother he was Krishna’s own brother let alone being a cousin.
Why did Lord Vishnu incarnate as Krishna with Balram as elder brother?
The boon was granted by Lord Vishnu and he incarnated as Krishna with Balram as elder brother. Here it is to be noted that Sheshnag sought this boon out of love for his master while it is also to be noted that Lord Vishnu is bound to do everything according to the Dharma.
Are Balaram and subhathra brothers?
My hunch is that Rohini is a surrogate mother for Balaram, Hence, they are blood brothers. However, Subhathra is a half sister to both Balaram and Krishna, because she is born to Rohini and Vasudev. Krishna’s cousins where the Pandavas, especially Yudhistira, Bheema and Arjuna, because Kunti is the own younger sister of Vasudev.