Baahlika was a kourava elder. He was paternal uncle of Bheeshma. He fought for Duryodhana along with his son Somadaththa and grandsons Bhoorishravas, Bhoori and Shala.
Baahlika was killed in the war by Bheema on the fifteenth day.
"After praying to Naaraayana, Nara, Sarasvathi and Vyaasa, then one should read the Jayam."