Vidura niti-A glimse

A Glimpse of Ethical Values from Vidura Niti: V . P. Bhati a* T rividham narkasyedam dwaaram naashanmaatmanah || Kaamah krodhastatha lobhas tasmaadetattrayam tyajet || “Kaama (Lust), Krodha (Anger) and Lobha (Greed) must be shunned by a man, as these three destroy the Aatma (soul) and are the three doors of th e Hell.” (Vidura Niti (VN):Chap1.64) Introduction In the literature of the whole world the historic epic Mahabharata is unparallele, in which Maharishi Veda Vyasa declares: Dharme chaarthe chakame chamokshe cha purusharshabh Y adihasti tadanyantera yannohasti na tatakachhit. (Mahabharata: Adi Parva 62/53) “O the best among the Bharata Race!, in connection with the Dharma (Religion), Artha (Wealth), Kama(Desire) and Moksha (Liberation) whatever has been said in this book, the same is everywhere, and whatever is not narrated here, is nowhere else.” Ancient Indian values and ethos have their basis and foundation rooted deep in Sanatan Dharma, which is eternal and has evolved over centuries. These eternal and ever - relevant principles focus on making the lif e of a common man as fruitful and relevant as possi ble. These principles have been imparted to the masses through various channels viz.scriptures, including Neti Sast ra,etc. These ancient ethical values hold a great relevance even for mo dern ti mes. V idur Niti by Mahatama Vidur , comprising Udyoga Par va, sectio ns XXXIII to XLI of Mahabharata, is one of the prominent Nitia Sastras containing ethical values, having relevance even today. The Mahabharata is the longest epic ever written in the history of mankind. This encompasses a whole lot of knowledge in itself, as Vidura Neeti, Srimad Bhagwadgita etc. are a part of the scripture only . MAHATMA VIDUR Mahatama Vidur is a famous character in the Mahabharat, who has discussed morality in great detail in the Vidur Niti .In the context of Mahabharata, several Nitis have been compiled, among them Narada-Niti and Vidura- Niti are very reputed, which latter sermons delivered by high souled Mahatama Vidura to Dhrtrastra are the most marvellous and pertinent even today . It should have been so, because Vidura himself was a great politician, most learned and righteous person endowed with great wisdom. Vidura was one of the promine nt figures in the history of the Mahabharata. As per scriptures Vidura in his previous birth was “Dharma Deva”, the God of Justice himself. Vidura was so well up in knowledge of Dharma that he was given the appellation of “Mahatama” for his unparalleled knowledge of Dharma or righteousness and for being devoid of attachment and anger . He was fearless and truthful. He worked as counsellor to the king Dhritarastra to the satisfaction of all concerned. The rulings given by him satisfied all. Vidura respected his elder brother Dhrtrastra , and all along he tried to guide him on

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