Vidura consoled
his brother: "No one can stop death. Those who die in war go to
heaven. So do not grieve over them."
After the crowning of Yudhisthira, Dhritarashtra stayed with the Pandavas. Vidura too
stayed with them and he always spoke to them of Dharma.When Dhritarashtra, Gandhari and Kunti retired to the forest, Vidura too
accompanied them.
There he performed severe tapas, staying in the lonely
forest and going without food.
In the end, it is said, he gave up his life in tapas and his soul entered the body of
Yudhisthira.
Thus Vidura is an embodiment of dharma and is a beacon-light unto all.
His teachings "Vidura Neeti" are a treasure house of wisdom. |