Madhumangala
Madhumangala’s complexion is somewhat blackish blue.
His clothes are of a golden colour and he is decorated with garlands made of forest flowers.
Madhumangala’s father is Sandipani Muni and his mother’s name is Sumukhi. Nandimukhi is his sister and his paternal grandmother is Paurnamasi.
Madhumangala, who also belongs to the vidusakas, always accompanies Sri Krishna.
Balarama
Sri Balarama’s complexion is whitish like that of crystal or camphor. His name is Balarama because He is extremely strong[1]. He wears blue garments and is decorated with many kinds of garlands made of forest flowers.
Sri Balarama’s long and beautiful hair is extremely charming, and He wears an enchanting topknot. Jewelled kundalas hang from His ears.
Garlands made of many kinds of flowers and jewelled necklaces hang beautifully from Sri Balarama’s neck. Armlets and bracelets decorate His arms.
Jewelled anklebells beautify Sri Balarama’s feet. His father is Sri Vasudeva and His mother is Sri Rohini.
Balarama’s father, Vasudeva, is the friend of the King of Vraja, Nanda Maharaja, and His highly chaste mother Rohini is Yasoda’s friend. Krishna is His younger brother and Subhadra is His sister.
Balarama is radiant in His youth of sixteen years. He is very dear to Sri Krishna and is a mine of various ecstatic pastimes.
[1] Bala means strong
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