Mahatma Vidur was the chief minister of Hastinapur and a member of the royal family. However, his mother was a servant in the royal household, not a princess. Due to this, Mahatma Vidur could not play a decisive role in the affairs of the state or the royal family, nor did he get the opportunity to learn martial arts from Bhishma Pitamaha. Mahatma Vidur was the son of Rishi Ved Vyas and a maidservant. He advised the Pandavas and on several occasions saved them from the schemes devised by Duryodhana. Vidur also opposed the insult of Draupadi in the court of the Kauravas. According to Lord Krishna, Vidur was considered an incarnation of Yama (the god of justice). Similar to Chanakya, Vidur's principles are highly praised. Vidur's wisdom is linked to a conversation between Mahatma Vidur and King Dhritarashtra of Hastinapur before the Mahabharata war. Let us learn the significance of Mahatma Vidur's policies – Part 1 in this article, from which we can learn lessons to improve our lives.
1. Whom does the Earth swallow?
The earth swallows two types of beings:
- Just as a snake swallows the mice living in its hole, similarly, kings who do not confront their enemies, and Brahmins who do not travel abroad, are swallowed by the earth.
2. Who are the two types of people who trust others and act?
Two types of people act on the basis of the trust of others:
1. Women who fulfill the desires of the desired man.
2. And those who worship those whom others worship.
3. Which actions bring special glory?
A person who performs these two actions achieves special fame in this world: avoiding harsh speech and not respecting wicked people.
4. Who do not get glory due to their actions?
Only these two types of people do not achieve glory due to their contrary actions:
1. A lazy householder or an inactive person.
2. And an ascetic engrossed in the world.
5. Two sharp thorns!
Two sharp thorns pierce the body equally:
1. Desiring valuable things even when poor,
2. And being angry while being powerless.
6. Who should be drowned?
A large and b stone should be tied around the necks of these two types of people and they should be drowned in water:
1. Those who, being wealthy, do not donate.
2. And those who, being poor, cannot bear hardship.
7. Who is superior even to heaven?
There are two types of people who surpass even heaven:
1. A powerful person who forgives,
2. And a poor person who donates.
8. Two misuses of wealth
There are only two misuses of lawfully earned wealth:
1. Giving to the unworthy,
2. And not giving to the deserving.
9. Who achieves high speed?
These two types of people make a difference in the solar system and achieve a high position:
1. The renunciate who practices yoga,
2. And the warrior who bravely confronts the enemy in battle.
