Balarama

The child from the white hair will be known as Balarama and the child from the black hair as Krishna.

The Loves of Krishna in Indian Painting and Poetry W. G. Archer 1943

A watercolor, "Krishna and Balarama as Naughty Children" Punjab Hills, India, circa 1780 portrays the theft of the butter as Krishna's older brother distracts their mother with a tug on her veil.

Vishnu exhibit brings Hindu holy art to US audiences 2011

A watercolor, "Krishna and Balarama as Naughty Children" Punjab Hills, India, circa 1780 portrays the theft of the butter as Krishna's older brother distracts their mother with a tug on her veil.

Vishnu exhibit brings Hindu holy art to US audiences 2011

Once when Krishna was three and his brother Balarama was four, the two were playing in the backyard.

Spiritual Teachings of the Avatar Jeffrey Armstrong 2010

But every time they appeared, Krishna and his brother Balarama would effortlessly dispatch the evil demon with the push of a baby finger or the flip of a wrist.

Spiritual Teachings of the Avatar Jeffrey Armstrong 2010

When Krishna and his older brother Balarama arrived in Mathura, they were greeted by a warrior elephant and two huge wrestlers who were under orders to kill Krishna.

Spiritual Teachings of the Avatar Jeffrey Armstrong 2010

Once when Krishna was three and his brother Balarama was four, the two were playing in the backyard.

Spiritual Teachings of the Avatar Jeffrey Armstrong 2010

He then instructed his father to take him to the same rural community where his brother Balarama had gone.

Spiritual Teachings of the Avatar Jeffrey Armstrong 2010

He then instructed his father to take him to the same rural community where his brother Balarama had gone.

Spiritual Teachings of the Avatar Jeffrey Armstrong 2010

Suddenly Balarama called out to his mother, saying that Krishna was eating dirt again.

Spiritual Teachings of the Avatar Jeffrey Armstrong 2010