THE LIVING ARCHIVE
About Musala
The term identifies a pestle or club-shaped implement, not one object that must be shared by every story using the word. Balarama’s weapon and Samba’s ominous iron production have different bearers, origins and narrative functions.
Balarama’s pairing of plough and musala gives him a distinctive equipment set. One weapon can bring an opponent within reach while the other delivers a striking blow; their different roles are visible in the encounter with Balvala.
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The pestle or club is associated with Balarama
