Listen the story of Balram's birth, his exploits as a wrestler, and his role in the Mahabharata war. 

Today, we focus on the story of Balram, the elder brother of Lord Krishna. Find out why he is called Balram and how he came to be the incarnation of Sheshna, the snake God. Discover the role he played in the epic battle between the Kauravas and the Pandavas, as well as his teachings to Duryodhan and Bhim in the Art of Fighting with the Mace.

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This episode was narrated by Ankita Ravi for gaathastory. Title Voiceover: Anupama. Theme Music: Frost Waltz.

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