Bala means Strength or Prowess.

There are five kinds of Bala.

• Kaya Bala : Physical Strength
  In our younger days, there were Kaya Bala Ah Thinn for developing Physical Strength. Some instructors have their names prefixed with “Kaya Bala”.
• Nyana Bala : Mental Strength
  Knowledge
  Wisdom
• Bawga Bala : Economic Prowess.
  In our quarters, there used to be an Oil Mill (Vendor) named “Bawga Bala”.
• Meikta Bala : Skill for making friends
  U Nu’s translation of “How to win friends and influence people” was named “Meikta Bala Tika”. It’s earlier title was “Lu Paw Lu Zaw Loke Nee” (which did not seem diplomatic).
• Caritta Bala : Moral Courage
  Perform Wholesome deeds
  Avoid Unwholesome deeds