You will be shocked to know the real secret of Vidur, was he really the incarnation of Dharamraj?

Mahabharata Vidur Story: Vidur, one of the great characters of Mahabharata, is known for his intelligence, justice and unwavering devotion to religion. But do you know who was Vidur’s previous birth? The story related to this mystery is not only interesting, but also gives a deep lesson for life.

Who was Vidur in his previous life?

According to religious texts, Vidur ji was not an ordinary human being, rather he is considered to be the incarnation of Dharmadev himself. But due to a curse he had to take birth in a human form. This curse was given to him by Rishi Mandavya, whose story is very interesting and thought provoking.

Why did Rishi Mandavya get harsh punishment?

According to the story, once Sage Mandavya was caught by a king on charges of theft and crucified. However, he survived due to his penance and power of yoga. Later the king realized his mistake and freed the sage. But to know the reason behind this injustice, Sage Mandavya went directly to Dharamraj.

A small mistake, such a big punishment?

When sage Mandavya asked Dharmaraja why he was given such a terrible punishment, he was told that in his childhood he had injured a butterfly with a thorn. Hearing this, Sage Mandavya was shocked and said that “It is not fair to give such a harsh punishment for a small mistake committed in childhood ignorance.”

Dharamraj got curse

Angered by this injustice, Sage Mandavya cursed Dharamraj that he should also be born in a human form and experience the pain of the mortal world. Due to this curse, Dharmadev took birth as Vidur and played an important role in Mahabharata.

Vidur’s lesson: still relevant today

Vidur’s life teaches us that sensitivity and prudence are extremely important while administering justice. Imposing heavy punishment for a small mistake is not only unfair but can also have serious consequences.