Vidura was one of the wisest voices in the Mahabharata, known for speaking the truth even when powerful kings refused to listen. But what if his wisdom had a divine origin? According to a well-known Mahabharata tradition, Vidura was none other than Yama, the god of justice, born as a human because of a sage's curse. The reason behind this unusual birth raises a deeper question: can even the one who judges others be held accountable for his own decisions?
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Why Was Yama Reborn as Vidura in the Mahabharata?
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