What happens to vidura?

Vidur dies some years after the Kurukshetra War in the Mahabharat. He becomes a sannyasi (renunciate hermit) and attains nirvan/moksha (liberation). His moksha is witnessed by the new King of Hastinapur Yudhisthir. This event is described in the Asramvasika Parva of the Mahabharat epic.

Is vidura neethi part of Mahabharata?

Vidura is the child born by the grace of Vyasa to the servant-maid of the Hastinapura queens knows as Parishrami. He was also the stepbrother of Pandu and Dhritarashtra. He grew up to shine even in the galaxy of the mighty characters of the Mahabharata.

Why did Dhritarashtra always favor the Pandavas?

Vidura was Dhritarashtra and Pandu’s brother in the Mahabharata. He was famously known for his devotion to dharma (righteousness). Vidura was considered the most wise man in all of Bharatvarsha. Whatever happened, Vidura always took the side of righteousness. Therefore, he always favored the Pandavas.

Why was Vidura so respected by the Pandavas?

Barring Krishna, Vidura was most respected as an adviser by the Pandavas, whom he forewarned on various occasions of Duryodhana’s plots to exterminate them, such as Duryodhana’s plan to burn them alive in the house of wax. Excepting the prince Vikarna, Vidura was the only one who protested against the humiliation of Draupadi in the Kaurava court.

Is Vidura older than Dhritarashtra and Pandu?

In some versions, it is believed that Vidura is elder to Dhritarashtra and Pandu, for when Bhishma asked Vidura for counsel on the marriages of the three princes, he indicated in order the brides for Vidura – a Yadava girl, Dhritharashtra – Gandhari and Pandu – Kunti, in the order of precedence accorded by age.

What is the meaning of Vidura-Niti?

Vidura-niti, or Vidura’s Statecraft, narrated in the form of a dialogue between Vidura and King Dritrashtra, is considered the precursor in some ways of Chanakyaneeti. Vidura is held to be a paragon of truth, dutifulness, impartial judgement and steadfast dharma.