Balarama

[ buhl-uh-rah-muh ]

/ ˌbʌl əˈrɑ mə /

the elder brother of Krishna and an incarnation of Vishnu.

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Krishna and Balarama are perturbed to hear his news, deliberate on whether to intervene, but decide for the moment to do nothing.
The Loves of Krishna in Indian Painting and Poetry|W. G. Archer
They are about to worship him when Krishna dispels this knowledge and they look on him and Balarama as their sons.
The Loves of Krishna in Indian Painting and Poetry|W. G. Archer
This is done and Krishna and Balarama are given the customary sacred threads.
The Loves of Krishna in Indian Painting and Poetry|W. G. Archer
When other wrestlers strive to kill Krishna and Balarama, they also are dispatched.
The Loves of Krishna in Indian Painting and Poetry|W. G. Archer

Meanwhile Krishna, along with Rohini's son, Balarama, is growing up as a baby.
The Loves of Krishna in Indian Painting and Poetry|W. G. Archer