Let’s learn about Vidur in Mahabharata, his birth, his advice, Niti, and many more aspects that show the path of righteousness in our lives.

Who is Vidhur in Mahabharata?

Vidur is the son of sage Vyasa and maiden Parishrami. He was also the half-brother of Dhritarashtra. Rishi Mandavya cursed Yama, saying that he would be the son of a maid in his next life. He was born as Vidur in the human world.  Krishna called him Dharamaraja. Vidur’s wife's name was Sulabha and he had many sons.

The Mahabharata didn’t mention any of their names. He was the wise advisor of Pandavas and Kauravas, who protested against the game of dice. He gave them advice during the Kurukshetra war. Later, he became the king of Hastinapur's main helper.

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Vidur’s early life

Yama took the birth of a low-caste child to sage Vyasa and Parishrami. She gave birth to him through Niyoga. She wasn't afraid of the Niyoga process like Ambika and Ambalika were. In the process, Ambika got scared closed her eyes, and gave birth to King Dhitarashtra, who was blind. Ambalika was frightened and didn’t close her eyes so she gave birth to Pandu. Vidur’s mother was brave and helped him become a wise person at the king’s court.

He was a wise person and excellent in Nitishastra. His brother enjoyed privileges in the kingdom, but he was not given any of them. His grandchildren, the Kauravas and Pandavas, respected him for his helpful advice. Krishna admired him for his wise sayings.

Vidur's role in the Kurukshetra war: The game of Dice

We all know that the game of dice led to bloodshed during the Mahabharata war. Vidura told the Kauravas many times to stop being mean to Draupadi. He also told Yudhisthira not to play this game. Dhritarashtra wanted to stop his son from insulting their brother. He remembered that Vidur told him that the blind kind could not rule. This helped him from holding his tongue against Duryodhana. Vidur after seeing this, sided with Pandavas in Kurukshetra. He also told Krishna that he would not participate in the battle.

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Vidur in Mahabharata: His Advice and Niti

Lord Krishna motivated Vidur to take advice. He wanted to tell everyone that war only brings trouble. Duryodhana disagreed with this. He told Vidur that his mother was from a lower social class. Someone said that he had been betraying the Kauravas, who fed him. According to the Mahabharata, if Vidur had fought against the Kauravas, the Pandavas would have lost. He quit his job as the king's main helper. He broke his arrow and bow, which Lord Krishna gifted him.

The Vidur Niti

Vidur shared his wisdom, saying that a leader should not just be good at fighting. The leader needs to show and act wisely. In Mahabharata, Vidur stated suggestions about leaders. These were:

1. He needs to wish prosperity for everyone. A group should not hope for prosperity.
2. The person should help the distressed and the needles. A person who is suffering should not be avoided.
3. Leaders should show compassion to everyone.
4. He should treat his followers fairly. He should follow his principles ethically.
5. Serving the poor needs.
6. Leaders should teach the importance of knowledge and learning.
7. People with bad intentions will not accompany the person.
8. Wealth should be properly utilized by him.
9. The leader should promote profit and virtue. Good work done by people will earn significant profits.

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