Who is Sri Balarama?

Instagram: Who is Sri Balarama ? He is Krishna%u2019s beloved elder brother and best friend. Together they roam the forests and hills of Vrindavan, herding the cows, playing games, and sharing jokes with their friends in their eternal spiritual abode, which lies far beyond this realm. Before his appearance in this world, Krishna declared that Balaram would be %u201Cthe source of all spiritual power, or bala, by which one can attain the highest bliss of life, which is called rama%u1E47a.%u201D Thus, we pray to Balaram for the spiritual strength to keep us going on our paths, and the spiritual happiness that gives us the determination to stick to it no matter the distractions of this world.