Texts 16-17] Lord Krsna’s Entrance in Dvaraka 573
The strength is eternal, and thus Baladeva is the original spiritual master of
all devotees.

Sri Baladeva was also a class friend of Lord Sri Krsna as a student of
Sandipani Muni. In His childhood He killed many asuras along with Sri
Krsna, and specifically He killed the Dhenukasura at Talavana. During the
Kuruksetra battle, He remained neutral, and He tried his best not to bring
about the fight. He was in favor of Duryodhana, but still He remained
neutral. When there was a club-fight between Duryodhana and Bhimasena,
He was present on the spot. He was angry at Bhimasena when the latter
struck Duryodhana on the thigh or below the belt, and He wanted to
retaliate the unfair action. Lord Sri Krsna saved Bhima from His wrath.
But He left the place at once, being disgusted at Bhimasena, and after His
departure Duryodhana fell to the ground to meet his death. The funeral
ceremony of Abhimanyu, the son of Arjuna, was performed by Him, as
He was the maternal uncle. It was impossible to be performed by any one
of the Pandavas, who were all overwhelmed with grief. At the last stage,
He departed from this world by producing a great white snake from His
mouth, and thus He was carried by Sesanaga in the shape of a serpent.

Pradyumna: Incarnation of Kamadeva or, according to others, incarna-
tion of Sanat-kumra, born as the son of the Personality of Godhead Lord
Sri Krsna and Laksmidevi Srimati Rukmini, the principal queen at Dvaraka.
He was one of those who went to congratulate Arjuna upon marrying
Subhadra. He was one of the great generals who fought with Salva, and
while fighting with him he became unconscious on the battlefield. His
charioteer brought him back to the camp from the battlefield, and for this
action he was very sorry and rebuked his charioteer. However, he fought
again with Salva and was victorious. He heard all about the different
demigods from Naradaji. He is one of the four plenary expansions of Lord
Sri Krsna. He is the third one. He inquired from his father Sri Krsna about
the glories of the brahmanas. During the fratricidal war amongst the
descendants of Yadu, he died at the hand of Bhoja, another king of the
Vrsnis. After his death, he was installed in his original position.

Carudesna: Another son of Lord Sri Krsna and Rukminidevi. He was
also present during the svayamvara ceremony of Draupadi. He was a great
warrior like his brothers and father. He fought with Vivindhaka and killed
him in the fight.

Samba: One of the great heroes of the Yadu dynasty and the son of
Lord Sri Krsna by His wife Jambavati. He learned the military art of
throwing arrows from Arjuna, and he became a member of parliament
during the time of Maharaja Yudhisthira. He was present during the
