Srimad Bhagavatam — Dashama Skandha, Shloka 16
Balarāma Slays Balvala and Visits Sacred Tīrthas; He Attempts to Stop Bhīma–Duryodhana
तत्रायुतमदाद् धेनूर्ब्राह्मणेभ्यो हलायुध: । कृतमालां ताम्रपर्णीं मलयं च कुलाचलम् ॥ १६ ॥ तत्रागस्त्यं समासीनं नमस्कृत्याभिवाद्य च । योजितस्तेन चाशीर्भिरनुज्ञातो गतोऽर्णवम् । दक्षिणं तत्र कन्याख्यां दुर्गां देवीं ददर्श स: ॥ १७ ॥
tatrāyutam adād dhenūr brāhmaṇebhyo halāyudhaḥ kṛtamālāṁ tāmraparṇīṁ malayaṁ ca kulācalam
Sa Setubandha, nagkaloob si Panginoong Halayudha ng sampung libong baka sa mga brahmana. Pagkaraan ay dinalaw niya ang mga ilog na Krtamala at Tamraparni at ang kabundukang Malaya. Doon ay nagpatirapa siya kay Rishi Agastya na nasa pagninilay, nagpugay at tumanggap ng pagpapala; matapos magpaalam, nagtungo siya sa pampang ng timog na karagatan at nakita si Diyosa Durga sa anyong Kanya-kumari.
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This verse shows Lord Balarāma giving ten thousand cows to brāhmaṇas, presenting cow-donation as an exalted act of dharma and support for spiritual culture.
In this chapter’s narrative, Balarāma travels through holy places, honoring tīrthas and demonstrating ideal conduct—combining devotion, purification, and charity.
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