Who was elder Pandu or vidur?
Vichitravirya, Second son of King Santanu and fisher-girl Satyavathi; Legal father of Dhritarashtra and Pandu. Vidura, Son of a palace girl (in the palace of Satyavathi) with Vyasa. Pandu’s younger brother. One of the few who did not participate in the Great War.
What happens to vidur?
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.
Who was King Shantanu’s first wife?
| Satyavati | |
|---|---|
| Spouse | Shantanu |
| Children | Vyasa by Parashara Chitrangada by Shantanu Vichitravirya by Shantanu |
| Relatives | Uparichara Vasu (Father) Adrika (Mother) Matsya (Twin-brother) Bhishma (Step-son) |
| Home | Hastinapur |
Why did vidur left Hastinapur?
Both Pandavas and Kauravas were his relative so he decided not to take part in the war . He had a bow given by lord Vishnu that could have destroyed Pandavas army and he knew that if he took part in war he would definitely need to choose Kauravas side so he decided not to take part in war .
Who is vidura son in Mahabharata?
In the Mahabharata, Vidura’s son’s name was Chitrangad and Vichitravirya. He had two sons.
Who is Shantanu father?
Pratipa of HastinapuraShantanu / Father
Who married Ganga?
Shantanu
Marriage with Ganga Shantanu saw a beautiful woman on the banks of the river Ganga and asked her to marry him. She agreed but with one condition: that Shantanu would never ask any questions about her actions. They married and later she gave birth to a son.
Who is the son of Ambika?
Her son Pandu, the result of their union, was born with a pale appearance. After the death of Pandu, Ambika accompanied her mother-in-law Satyavati and sister Ambalika to the forest and spent the rest of her days in spiritual retreat.
What is the story of Vidura?
Vidura was born through Niyoga between sage Vyasa and Parishrami, a handmaiden to the queens-when the queens were scared of Vyasa as he was not so handsome. Ambika and Ambalika were wives of king Vichitravirya – the grandfather to Kauravas and Pandavas ; and the father of Dhritarashtra and Pandu . [2]
Where did Vidura meet Maitreya?
He stayed there for a couple days, and then approached Maitreya Rishi, who lived near the source of the Ganga River. Vidura and Maitreya had an extensive conversation.
How did Vidura meet Uddhava?
While Vidura was on his pilgrimage, the Kurukshetra War was being fought between the Pandavas and Kauravas. Vidura learned of how millions, including the 100 Kauravas, had died in the war. He then proceeded along the Saraswati and Yamuna Rivers, where he met Uddhava.
Who was Vidur in Mahabharata?
Vidur was the son of Parishrami, who was a dasi, and Vyas. In this way he was half-brother of Pandu and Dhritrashtra. In relation to Pandavas and Kauravas, he was their uncle. He was very intelligent and was one of the greatest intellectuals of that time.