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Noopur Kumari

Why Was Yama Reborn as Vidura in the Mahabharata?

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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