LORD BALARAMA- PART 4 Dear friends,This is a posting about Lord Balarama,
half-brother of Lord Srikrishna. All information is compiled from websites
and Google QA.As I intimated earlier to the groups, I ignore all negative
comments about my postings by any member.Positive comments and suggestions
will be replied and acknowledged by me. Hope an interesting
reading.Gopalakrishnan, 15-06-2026
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KR AVIVEKIS DO NOT KNOW WHAT THEY DO NOT KNOW SO SHUN THEM
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How Balarama Saved the Pandavas (From Poverty & Humiliation)
EVIDENCE S OD RGK
1 When they re-emerged at Draupadi's Swayamvara, Balarama and Krishna were
among the first to recognize them. Balarama’s immediate public embrace and
validation of the Pandavas prevented the Kauravas from trying to dismiss
them as impostors.
2 When the Pandavas returned to Hastinapur to claim their birth right,
the Kauravas wanted to give them nothing. Balarama used his immense
political authority to demand that King Dhritarashtra treat the Pandavas
fairly. This diplomatic pressure forced the Kauravas to give the Pandavas
half the kingdom (which became Indraprastha), saving them from poverty and
wandering in exile.
3 Why Balarama Favoured the Kauravas Despite being related to both
sides, Balarama openly favoured Duryodhana.
4 The Guru-Shishya Bond: Balarama taught both Bhima and Duryodhana mace
warfare. While Bhima relied on raw, aggressive power, Duryodhana was a
master of technical skill, agility, and elegance. As a teacher, Balarama
respected Duryodhana's dedication to the craft. Balarama’s desire of
marrying his sister Subhadra to Duryodhana
5 The Failed Alliance: Balarama originally wanted to marry his sister,
Subhadra, to Duryodhana to cement a permanent bond with the Kauravas.
Krishna secretly thwarted this by helping Arjuna elope with Subhadra.
Though Balarama eventually accepted the marriage, he maintained a soft spot
for Duryodhana to compensate for the broken alliance.The Subhadra Proposal:
The proposal for Duryodhana to marry Krishna's sister, Subhadra, happened
much later. This occurred while the Pandavas were living in Indraprastha
and Arjuna was serving his 12-year exile. Balarama, who favoured Duryodhana
as his star pupil in mace-fighting, desired to fix Subhadra's marriage to
him. However, because Subhadra loved Arjuna, Krishna intervened and advised
Arjuna to abduct her, which resulted in the complete failure of the Kaurava
proposal.
6 When did Balarama return after the war started. Balarama went on a
pilgrimage without participating in the war but Balarama did indeed return
on the 18th day of the Kurukshetra War, having spent the duration of the
conflict on a pilgrimage to sacred sites. The Reason for Absence: Balarama
chose to remain strictly neutral in the war, as both the Pandavas and the
Kauravas were his close relatives. Because he could not choose a side, he
left on a pilgrimage for the banks of the Sarasvati River. [KR BUNDLE OF
CONTRADICTION FROM RGK]
7 Threatening Bhima: During the duel, Bhima struck Duryodhana on the
thigh—a move that violated the rules of combat. Balarama was furious at
this unfair play and threatened to kill Bhima with his plough, but Lord
Krishna intervened and calmed him down. {KR: A GALORE OF CONTRADICTION THAT
BALARAMA SAVED PANDAVAS!!}
8 Invoking the Law of Retribution (Karma) Krishna asked his brother not
to let his fondness for his student Duryodhana override his natural
affection and responsibility toward their own suffering relatives. (KR ON
OWN VOLITION ADMITTING BALARAMA REMAINED WITH KOURAVAS ONLY) Krishna
argued that Bhima was merely acting as the instrument of a sage's
unavoidable curse.
KR: Strictly speaking, the claim that Balarama "saved" the Pandavas in *the
Mahabharata is not historically accurate.* In fact, the epic texts indicate
the exact opposite:
Balarama's sympathies largely lay with Duryodhana and the Kauravas. The
authentic accounts of Balarama’s role in the conflict reveal a very
different reality: He Remained Neutral: Balarama was the martial arts guru
(mace-fighting) to both Bhima and Duryodhana. Because he loved both sides
equally and had deep family ties to the Kauravas, he refused to take part
in the Kurukshetra War. Instead, he went on a pilgrimage for the duration
of the conflict to avoid fighting against his own brother, Krishna.
Who Actually Saved the Pandavas: The one who repeatedly saved and
guided the Pandavas throughout the war was Lord Krishna.
A Common Myth: Dragging Hastinapura You may be confusing the
Pandavas with Balarama’s own son, Samba. A popular legend in the *Harivamsa
*(a supplement to the Mahabharata) states that when Balarama's son Samba
eloped with Duryodhana’s daughter (Lakshmana), the Kauravas captured Samba.
An enraged Balarama traveled to Hastinapura and demanded Samba's release.
When the Kauravas showed arrogance, a furious Balarama used his mighty plow
(hala) to dig into the ground and began dragging the entire city of
Hastinapura into the Ganges to drown them. The terrified Kauravas
immediately released Samba, begged for forgiveness, and placated Balarama,
which caused him to stop
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KR Balarama’s relationship with the Pandavas is complex and often
centers on his neutrality in the Kurukshetra War. While he was fond of the
Pandavas through Krishna, he was deeply partial to Duryodhana, whom he
trained in mace warfare. Their dialogues in the epic cover pivotal moments
from the very beginning to the end of the conflict:1. The Draupadi
Swayamvara When the Pandavas attended the Swayamvara in disguise as
Brahmins, Balarama failed to recognize them at first. He was surprised by
their impoverished appearance and even expressed heartbreak to Krishna over
the condition of Yudhishthira, while Duryodhana sat in royal splendor.
Krishna eventually pointed them out.2. Just Before the War When the war
became imminent, Balarama strongly advocated for peace. He advised the
Pandavas and Kauravas to settle their disputes without bloodshed. However,
his advice that the Pandavas should put their claims softly met with strong
opposition, especially from Satyaki, who felt Balarama was ignoring the
Kauravas' past transgressions. Frustrated by the stubbornness of the Kurus,
Balarama chose to go on a pilgrimage rather than take sides.3. The Mace
Duel Balarama returned on the final day of the war to watch the mace fight
between his two prized students: Duryodhana and Bhima. When Bhima defeated
Duryodhana by striking him below the waist—a violation of the rules of mace
combat—an enraged Balarama raised his plow weapon and threatened to kill
Bhima. Krishna had to intervene to calm his brother down, reminding him of
Bhima's earlier vow to avenge the insults made against Draupadi.
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Lord Krishna and Lord Balarama maintained starkly contrasting political
stances throughout the Mahabharata, driven by their differing core
philosophies on righteousness (Dharma), duty, and personal relationships.
While Krishna prioritized the cosmic re-establishment of justice
through systemic change, Balarama championed strict neutrality, established
code of conduct, and personal loyalty.
The Core Philosophies
The political rift between the divine brothers stems from two distinct
worldviews:
Krishna’s Philosophy (Cosmic Dharma): Krishna viewed politics through a
macroscopic lens. For him, peace at the cost of justice was unacceptable.
He believed that when rulers like the Kauravas cross the line of basic
human decency, the entire political structure must be dismantled and
rebuilt, even if it requires a catastrophic war.
Balarama’s Philosophy (Institutional Dharma & Neutrality): Balarama
favored stability, established traditions, and the strict rules of warfare.
He believed that disputes should be settled through established treaties
and royal compromise. He was a purist who strongly opposed breaking rules
for a "greater good.
"Major Political Clashes The brothers openly disagreed on several
crucial political and matrimonial alliances that shaped the history of
Bharatavarsha:1. The Marriage of Subhadra
Balarama’s Stance: Balarama wanted to marry their sister, Subhadra,
to Duryodhana. This alliance would have politically united the Yadavas with
the powerful Hastinapur empire.
Krishna’s Stance: Krishna favored Arjuna because he recognized the
spiritual and righteous alignment between the Pandavas and the Yadavas.
Knowing Balarama would object, Krishna secretly instigated and engineered
Arjuna's abduction of Subhadra. Balarama was furious upon discovering this,
but Krishna masterfully pacified him by explaining that a warrior's love
was more honorable than a politically arranged marriage.
2. The Assembly at Upaplavya (The Peace Embassy) Following the
Pandavas' 13-year exile, a grand assembly was held in Upaplavya to debate
whether to wage war or seek peace.
Balarama’s Stance: Balarama argued that Yudhishthira had foolishly
gambled away his kingdom and that the Pandavas should approach Duryodhana
with humility, essentially begging for their kingdom back. He publicly
stated that Duryodhana was not entirely at fault.
Krishna’s Stance: Krishna firmly rejected this submissive approach.
While he agreed to go to Hastinapur as a peace messenger to exhaust all
diplomatic options, he made it clear that the Pandavas were entitled to
their rightful share as equal sovereigns, not as beggars.
3. Total Neutrality vs. Active Engagement
Balarama’s Stance: Plagued by his affection for both his favorite
student (Duryodhana) and his family relatives (the Pandavas), Balarama
declared that a family war would destroy the fabric of society. Unable to
choose a side, he chose complete political and military neutrality and left
for a holy pilgrimage (Tirtha Yatra) along the Sarasvati River for the
duration of the war.
Krishna’s Stance: Krishna believed that remaining neutral in the face
of adharma (unrighteousness) was equivalent to supporting it. While he
vowed not to lift a weapon himself, he actively engaged as Arjuna’s
charioteer and served as the supreme strategist for the Pandavas to ensure
the destruction of the Kaurava regime.
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When Balarama argued that Yudhishthira was at fault for his own downfall
because he voluntarily gambled, and insisted the Pandavas approach
Duryodhana submissively to beg for peace, Satyaki—a formidable Yadava
warrior, student of Arjuna, and fierce devotee of Krishna—could not contain
his rage. He stood up and delivered a scathing, unapologetic rebuttal that
exposed the hypocrisy of Balarama’s stance.
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*The Core Arguments of Satyaki's Speech*
Satyaki did not hold back, directly challenging Balarama’s logic through
several sharp rhetorical attacks:
- *A Tree with Two Branches:* Satyaki began by stating that a man speaks
according to the nature of his heart, and just as a single tree can have
one branch that bears sweet fruit and another that remains barren, the same
Yadava lineage produced both courageous thinkers and those lacking moral
fortitude. He told Balarama, *"I do not blame you for speaking this way,
but I condemn those in this assembly who listen to your words without
protesting."*
- *Exposing the Deception of the Dice Game:* Satyaki fiercely rejected
Balarama's claim that Yudhishthira gambled away his kingdom "foolishly" or
"by choice." He reminded the assembly that Yudhishthira was a righteous
king who was trapped. He was invited to Hastinapur under the guise of royal
etiquette and then deceitfully challenged by Shakuni, a master of rigged
dice. It was not a fair game; it was a pre-meditated, political ambush.
- *The Injustice of the Exile Conditions:* He highlighted that the
Pandavas fulfilled their end of the rigged contract perfectly—spending 12
years in the forest and one year in hiding (*Ajnathavasa*). By the laws
of that very agreement, their kingdom belonged to them by right. Satyaki
asked why the rightful owners should have to bow, beg, or put their claims
"softly" to a thief.
- *Kshatriya Dharma vs. Begging:* For a Kshatriya (warrior), begging for
what is rightfully theirs is a fate worse than death. Satyaki argued that
if Duryodhana gave them back the kingdom through peaceful diplomacy, it was
well and good. But if he refused, the Pandavas should take it by force. To
beg Duryodhana for mercy would humiliate the entire warrior caste.
- t*he Language of Tyrants:* Satyaki concluded that evil men like
Duryodhana do not understand the language of humility or softness. He
argued that peace proposals made from a position of weakness only embolden
tyrants. The only way to deal with the Kauravas was a show of absolute
strength and an ultimatum.
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*The Impact of the Debate*
Satyaki's fiery speech completely turned the tide of the assembly:
1. *Silencing Balarama:* Satyaki's arguments were so logically sound and
charged with fundamental justice that Balarama had no valid political
counter-argument and fell silent.
2. *Rallying the Assembly:* King Drupada immediately rose to support
Satyaki, agreeing that Duryodhana would mistake mildness for cowardice.
3. *Setting the Tone for War:* This dialogue marked the exact moment the
Pandava camp shifted its strategy. While Krishna still agreed to go as a
peace envoy to exhaust all diplomatic options, Satyaki's speech ensured
that the Pandavas would negotiate from a position of sovereign power and
military readiness, rather than as submissive petitioners.
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* The Mahabharata, Book 5: Udyoga Parva:*
SECTION II
"Baladeva said, 'You have all listened to the speech of him who is the
elder brother of Gada, characterised as it is by a sense of virtue and
prudence, and salutary alike to Yudhishthira and king Duryodhana. These
valiant sons of Kunti are ready to give up half their kingdom, and they
make this sacrifice for the sake of Duryodhana. The sons of Dhritarashtra,
therefore, should give up half of the kingdom, and should rejoice and be
exceedingly happy with us that the quarrel can be so satisfactorily
settled. These mighty persons having obtained the kingdom would, no doubt,
be pacified and happy, provided the opposite party behave well. For them to
be pacified will redound to the welfare of men. And I should be
well-pleased if somebody from here, with the view of pacifying both the
Kurus and the Pandavas, should undertake a journey and ascertain what is
the mind of Duryodhana and explain the views of Yudhishthira. Let him
respectfully salute Bhishma the heroic scion of Kuru's race, and the
magnanimous son of Vichitravirya, and Drona along with his son, and Vidura
and Kripa, and the king of Gandhara, along with the Suta's son. Let him
also pay his respects to all the other sons of Dhritarashtra, to all who
are renowned for strength and learning, devoted to their proper duties,
heroic, and conversant with signs of the times. When all these persons are
gathered together and when also the elderly citizens are assembled, let him
speak words full of humility and likely to serve the interests of
Yudhishthira, At all events, let them not be provoked, for they have taken
possession of the kingdom with a strong hand. When Yudhishthira had his
throne, he forgot himself by being engaged in gambling and was dispossessed
by them of his kingdom. This valiant Kuru, this descendant of Ajamida,
Yudhishthira, though not skilled in dice and though dissuaded by all his
friends, challenged the son of the king of Gandhara, an adept at dice, to
the match. There were then at that place thousands of dice-players whom
Yudhishthira could defeat in a match. Taking no notice of any of them, he
challenged Suvala's son of all men to the game, and so he lost. And
although the dice constantly went against him, he would still have Sakuni
alone for his opponent. Competing with Sakuni in the play, he sustained a
crushing defeat. For this, no blame can attach to Sakuni. Let the messenger
make use of words characterised by humility, words intended to conciliate
Vichitravirya's son. The messenger may thus bring round Dhritarashtra's son
to his own views. Do not seek war with the Kurus; address Duryodhana in
only a conciliatory tone, The object may possibly fail to be gained by war,
but it may be gained by conciliation, and by this means also it may be
gained enduringly.'
"Vaisampayana continued, 'While that valiant scion of Madhu's race was even
continuing his speech, the gallant son of the race of Sini suddenly rose up
and indignantly condemned the words of the former by these words of his.'
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SECTION III
"Satyaki said, 'Even as a man's heart is, so doth he speak! Thou art
speaking in strict conformity with the nature of thy heart. There are brave
men, and likewise those that are cowards. Men may be divided into these two
well defined classes. As upon a single large tree there may be two boughs
one of which beareth fruits while the other doth not, so from the self-same
line of progenitors may spring persons that are imbecile as well as those
that are endowed with great strength O thou bearing the sign of a plough on
thy banner, I do not, in sooth, condemn the words thou hast spoken, but I
simply condemn those, O son of Madhu, who are listening to thy words! How,
indeed, can he, who unblushingly dares attach even the slightest blame in
the virtuous king Yudhishthira be permitted to speak at all in the midst of
the assembly? Persons clever in the game of dice challenged the magnanimous
Yudhishthira unskilled as he is in play, and confiding in them he was
defeated! Can such persons be said to have virtuously won the game? If they
had come to Yudhishthira while playing in this house with his brothers and
defeated him there, then what they would have won would have been
righteously won. But they challenged Yudhishthira who was bound in
conscience to follow the rules observed by the military caste, and they won
by a trick. What is there in this conduct of theirs that is righteous? And
how can this Yudhishthira here, having performed to the utmost the
stipulations entered into by way of stakes in the play, freed from the
promise of a sojourn in the forest, and therefore entitled to his ancestral
throne, humble himself? Even if Yudhishthira coveted other people's
possessions, still it would not behove him to beg! How can they be said to
be righteous and not intent on usurping the throne when, although the
Pandavas have lived out their sojourn of concealment unrecognised, they
still say that the latter had been recognised? They were besought by
Bhishma and the magnanimous Drona, but they would not yet consent to give
back to the Pandavas the throne that belongeth to them by right of birth.
The means with which I would beseech them would be sharp arrows. I shall
fight and with a strong hand force them to prostrate themselves at the feet
of the illustrious son of Kunti. If, however, they do not bow at the feet
of the wise Yudhishthira, then they and their partisans must go to the
regions of Yama. When Yuyudhana (myself) is enraged and resolved to fight,
they, to be sure, are unequal to withstand his impetus, as mountains are
unable to resist that of the thunderbolt. Who can withstand Arjuna in
fight, or him who hath the discus for his weapon in battle, or myself as
well? Who can withstand the unapproachable Bhima? And who, having regard
for his life, would come near the twin brothers who firmly grasp their bows
and resemble the death-dealing Yama in intelligence? Who would approach
Dhrishtadyumna, the son of Drupada, or these five sons of the Pandavas who
have added lustre to Draupadi's name, rivalling their fathers in valour,
equal to them in every respect and full of martial pride, or him of the
powerful bow, Subhadra's son, irresistible by even the gods themselves; or
Gada, or Pradyumna, or Samva, resembling Yama or the thunderbolt or fire?
We shall slay Dhritarashtra's son and Sakuni and Karna in battle, and place
the Pandava on the throne. There is no sin in slaying them that are bent on
slaying us: but to be a beggar before foes is both impious and infamous. I
ask you to be diligent in doing that which is heartily desired by
Yudhishthira. Let Pandu's son get back the kingdom resigned by
Dhritarashtra! Either Yudhishthira should get back his kingdom this very
day or all our enemies shall lie down on the earth slain by me!'
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Thus, evidence of Gopalakrishnan, are so weak as evident from Balarama
actions; on the contrary udyoga parva vol 5 totally revealed, Balarama
spoke without force whereas SATYAKI harangued on behalf of Pandavas in
greater strength than Balarama. It is not negative writing by me.
NEGATIVELY WITH THE NON APPLICATION OF MIND RGK ONLY WROTE WITHOUT
VERIFYING AT FACT WITHOUT REFERRING TO RESOURCES.
K RAJARAM IRS 16626
On Tue, 16 Jun 2026 at 11:55, 'gopala krishnan' via Thatha_Patty <
[email protected]> wrote:
> *LORD BALARAMA- PART 4*
>
> *Continued from Part 3*
>
> Dear friends,
>
> This is a posting about Lord Balarama, half-brother of Lord Srikrishna. *All
> information is compiled from websites and Google QA.*
>
> This is *FOURTH *part of the posting.
>
> As I intimated earlier to the groups*, I ignore all negative comments*
> about my postings by any member.
>
> Positive comments and suggestions will be replied and acknowledged by me.
> *Hope
> an interesting reading.*
>
> *Gopalakrishnan, 15-06-2026*
>
> *How Balarama Saved the Pandavas (From Poverty & Humiliation)*
>
> While Krishna was the primary saviour of the Pandavas, *Balarama played a
> critical diplomatic role early on that helped secure their survival and
> royal status*.
>
> Validating the Pandavas' Survival:
>
> After the Pandavas escaped the burning House of Lacquer (Lakshagriha),
> everyone thought they were dead. When they re-emerged at *Draupadi's
> Swayamvara*, Balarama and Krishna were among the first to recognize them.
>
> *Balarama’s immediate public embrace and validation of* the Pandavas
> prevented the Kauravas from trying to dismiss them as impostors.
>
> Demanding the Kingdom:
>
> When the Pandavas returned to Hastinapur to claim their birth right, the
> Kauravas wanted to give them nothing.
>
> Balarama used his immense political authority to demand that King
> Dhritarashtra treat the Pandavas fairly.
>
> *This diplomatic pressure forced the Kauravas to give the Pandavas half
> the kingdom* (which became Indraprastha), saving them from poverty and
> wandering in exile.
>
> *Why Balarama Favoured the Kauravas*
>
> Despite being related to both sides, Balarama openly favoured Duryodhana.
>
> The Guru-Shishya Bond:
>
> Balarama taught both Bhima and Duryodhana mace warfare. *While Bhima
> relied on raw, aggressive power, Duryodhana was a master of technical
> skill, agility, and elegance.* As a teacher, Balarama respected
> Duryodhana's dedication to the craft.
>
> *Balarama’s desire of marrying his sister Subhadra to Duryodhana*
>
> *The Failed Alliance**: *
>
> Balarama originally wanted to marry his sister, *Subhadra, to Duryodhana*
> to cement a permanent bond with the Kauravas. Krishna secretly thwarted
> this by helping Arjuna elope with Subhadra. Though Balarama eventually
> accepted the marriage, *he maintained a soft spot for Duryodhana to
> compensate for the broken alliance.*
>
> *When did Duryodhana married Bhanumathi- Earlier or after the failure of
> proposal of marrying Subhadra*
>
> Duryodhana married Bhanumati earlier than the failed proposal to marry
> Subhadra.
>
> *Marriage to Bhanumati (The Kalinga Princess):*
>
> Duryodhana *abducted and married* the Princess of Kalinga (popularly
> known as Bhanumati in later folklore) during her Swayamvara. This event
> took place early in the epic, well before the Pandavas were sent to the
> house of lac (Lakshagriha).
>
> By the time the primary conflicts of the epic began, Bhanumati was
> already established as his chief consort, and they subsequently had twin
> children, Lakshman Kumara and Lakshmana.
>
> *The Subhadra Proposal*: The proposal for Duryodhana to marry Krishna's
> sister, Subhadra, *happened much later. *This occurred while the Pandavas
> were living in Indraprastha and *Arjuna was serving his 12-year exile.*
>
> Balarama, who favoured Duryodhana as his star pupil in mace-fighting,
> desired to fix Subhadra's marriage to him. However, because Subhadra
> loved Arjuna, Krishna intervened and advised Arjuna to abduct her, which
> resulted in the complete failure of the Kaurava proposal.
>
> *Is it correct that Duryodhana had only one Princess as wife unlike
> Pandavas? *
>
> *Carification was sought by me in Google search.*
>
> No, that is not entirely correct. While popular modern television
> adaptations and folklore *portray Duryodhana as a strictly monogamous
> husband to a single queen (Bhanumati), textual traditions of the
> Mahabharata reveal that Duryodhana had multiple wives*, consistent with
> the polygamous practices of royalty at that time.
>
> In the Sanskrit textual traditions, Duryodhana's marital life involves
> more than one princess:
>
> *The Princess of Kalinga*: This is the princess he abducted from a
> Swayamvara with the assistance of Karna. While unnamed in Vyasa's
> original Sanskrit text, later traditions popularized her name as
> Bhanumati.
>
> *The Princess of Kashi*: In the Southern Recension and the widely read *Gita
> Press translations* of the Mahabharata, *it is explicitly mentioned that
> Duryodhana’s chief queen was the daughter of the King of Kashi. *
>
> *This Princess of Kashi is noted for being among the royal women who
> warmly welcomed and honoured Draupadi when she first arrived at the palace
> in Hastinapur.*
>
> *Duryodhana's other marriages are only briefly mentioned or omitted in
> the primary narrative path.* He was not strictly monogamous, but his
> secondary wives simply received minimal attention in the core text.
>
> *When did Balarama return after the war started.*
>
> Balarama went on a pilgrimage without participating in the war but *Balarama
> did indeed return on the 18th day of the Kurukshetra War*, having spent
> the duration of the conflict on a pilgrimage to sacred sites.
>
> His return and the events that unfolded provide context for his notable
> absence and involvement:
>
> The Reason for Absence: Balarama chose to remain strictly *neutral in the
> war*, as both the Pandavas and the Kauravas were his close relatives.
> Because he could not choose a side, he left on a pilgrimage for the *banks
> of the Sarasvati River.*
>
> *Witnessing the Final Duel*: He arrived back at Kurukshetra on the 18th
> day of the battle just in time to watch the final, gruelling mace duel
> (Gada Yudh) between his two star disciples, *Bhima and Duryodhana.*
>
> Threatening Bhima:
>
> During the duel, Bhima struck Duryodhana on the thigh—a move that
> violated the rules of combat.
>
> Balarama was furious at this unfair play and threatened to kill Bhima with
> his plough, *but Lord Krishna intervened and calmed him down*.
>
> *How Lord Krishna pacified Balarama*
>
> Lord Krishna pacified Balarama by physically intercepting him and
> presenting a series of multi-layered arguments that balanced cosmic
> justice, past vows, and familial ties over the rigid, technical rules of
> mace warfare.
>
> When Bhima struck Duryodhana below the waist, Balarama grew furious at the
> violation of combat rules and raised his plough to kill Bhima. Krishna
> stepped in, caught his brother's hands, and calmed him down using the
> following diplomatic and philosophical arguments:
>
> *Reminding Him of Bhima's Sacred Vow*
>
> Krishna reminded Balarama that Bhima was bound by a solemn vow. *During
> the infamous game of dice years prior, Duryodhana had obscenely exposed his
> thigh to publicly humiliate Draupadi*. At that very moment, Bhima swore
> an oath to break those exact thighs in battle.
>
> Krishna argued that a Kshatriya (warrior) breaking a technical combat
> rule to fulfil a sacred vow of justice is *a higher form of duty than
> letting a sinner escape unpunished.*
>
> *Invoking the Law of Retribution (Karma)*
>
> Krishna pointed out Duryodhana's lifelong disregard for dharma
> (righteousness). He asked Balarama why he was suddenly defending the
> rules of combat for a man who had repeatedly broken every rule of humanity:
>
> *Duryodhana had **tried to poison **Bhima as a boy.*
>
> *He attempted to burn the Pandavas* alive in the house of lacquer.
>
> He orchestrated the *illegal cheating at the dice game* and the public
> disrobing of Draupadi.
>
> Krishna famously noted that those who live by the law of the jungle must
> naturally expect to meet their end by that same law.
>
> * Appealing to Natural Affection and Family Ties*
>
> Krishna urged Balarama to look at the broader picture of their family
> dynamics. The Pandavas were their cousins (sons of their aunt, Kunti), and
> their
> prosperity was directly linked to the safety and future of the Yadava clan.
>
>
> Krishna asked his brother not to let his fondness for his student
> Duryodhana override his natural affection and responsibility toward their
> own suffering relatives.
>
> *Highlighting Sage Maitreya's Curse*
>
> Krishna brought up a past event involving *Sage Maitreya, who had once
> visited Hastinapur to counsel Duryodhana toward peace*. When Duryodhana
> arrogantly slapped his own thigh and ignored the advice, the sage cursed
> him, declaring that his thighs would one day be smashed by Bhima's mace.
>
> Krishna argued that Bhima was merely acting as the instrument of a sage's
> unavoidable curse.
>
> The Outcome
>
> Though Balarama's anger subsided enough to prevent him from killing Bhima,
> Krishna's
> arguments did not fully convince his sense of absolute martial honor. Balarama
> declared that Bhima would forever be remembered as an unfair warrior, while
> Duryodhana would be celebrated as a righteous combatant who died by the
> book. He then mounted his chariot and left the battlefield in silent
> protest.
>
> *Why Duryodhana’s thighs were weak?*
>
> In the original Sanskrit *Vyasa Mahabharata*, the text states that
> Duryodhana’s upper body was forged out of cosmic diamonds (Vajra) by Lord
> Shiva to make him a terrifying opponent. However, Goddess Parvati
> intentionally made his lower body out of flowers so he would retain a
> mortal weak spot. *Therefore, his lower torso and thighs were explicitly
> designed to be vulnerable from birth*
>
> *I will continue in next posting*
>
>
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