Balabadhra Shaligram

Description

Product Name : Balabhadra Shaligram

Weight : 161 gms

Dimension : 3 inches * 2 inches

Origin : Gandaki River Nepal

Lakshan Shaloka :

dIrghAkArO bruhaddvAra: shvetO lAngalacinhita:| ekacakra: sa musala: pruShTe nIlOtpalaprabha: | balabhadra itikhyAto balavamshavivardana:||

Meaning :

Shaligram having , oval shaped; big opening; white; one chakra; plough; bluish tinge bottom; is known as “Balabhadra Shaligram “

Description :

Balarama was a son of Vasudeva.
Balarama also known as Baladeva, Balabhadra and Halayudha, is the elder brother of Krishna, he is considered as the Sankarshana form of Vishnu and the eighth avatar of Vishnu. In Vaishnavism, 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 is particularly significant in the Jagannath tradition, as one of the triad deities. He is also known as Baladeva, Balabhadra, Haladhara and Halayudha.The first two epithets refer to his strength, the last two associate him with Hala (Langala, “plough”) from his strong associations with farming, as the deity who used farm equipment
The evil king Kamsa, the brother of Devaki, was intent upon killing the children of his sister because of a prediction that he would die at the hands of her eighth son.
Lord Vishnu then impregnated the belly of the goddess Devaki with two hairs, one black, one white. To ensure their safety, their essence was transferred before birth to Rohini, who also desired a child. At birth, Krishna had a darker complexion, while Balarama was born fair.
The other name of Balarama is also Sankarshan , meaning a spirit transferred between two wombs.
He was named Rama, but because of his great strength he was called Balarama, Baladeva or Balabhadra meaning “Strong Rama” . He was born under Shravana nakshatra on Shraavana Purnima, or Raksha bandhan.
He is often depicted with a drinking cup, pitcher, axe, shield and sword. Balarama may have originated in Vedic times as a deity of agriculture and fertility.