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• Vidura was older than Uddhava, like a father, and therefore when the two met, Uddhava bowed down before Vidura, & Vidura embraced him because Uddhava was younger, like a son. Vidura's brother Pandu was Krsna's uncle, & Uddhava was a cousin to Lord Krsna
  ...e Vidura, and Vidura embraced him because Uddhava was younger, like a son. Vidura's brother Pāṇḍu was Lord Kṛṣṇa's uncle, and Uddhava was a cousin [[Category:Vidura]] ...
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• This (the disagreement between Dhrtarastra and Vidura) resulted in Vidura's leaving home for pilgrimage and taking instructions from Maitreya
  {{terms|"This resulted in Vidura's leaving home for pilgrimage and taking instructions from Maitreya"}} [[Category:Vidura]] ...
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• Sukadeva Gosvami said: The great sage Maitreya Muni, after honoring Vidura very greatly, began to speak, at Vidura's request, for the greatest welfare of all people
  ...sage Maitreya Muni, after honoring Vidura very greatly, began to speak, at Vidura's request, for the greatest welfare of all people"}} [[Category:Vidura Says]] ...
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• Duryodhana not only attacked Vidura's birth, but also called him an infidel because he seemed to support Yudhisthira, whom Duryodhana considered his enemy. He desired that Vidura be immediately put out of the palace and deprived of all his possessions
  {{terms|"Duryodhana not only attacked Vidura's birth, but also called him an infidel because he seemed to support the ca [[Category:Vidura]] ...
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• The Lord is transcendental to our sense experience, but He reveals Himself to the sincere devotee. Because Vidura was always absorbed in thought of the Lord, Maitreya could estimate Vidura's transcendental value
  ...Vidura was always absorbed in thought of the Lord, Maitreya could estimate Vidura's transcendental value"}} [[Category:Vidura]] ...
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• Here is another practical example by the action of Vidura's association with Dhrtarastra
  {{terms|"here is another practical example by the action of Vidura's association with Dhṛtarāṣṭra"}} [[Category:Vidura]] ...
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• Because the remark (Vidura's mother being a sudrani) was an actual fact, it was unpalatable talk to Vidura, and it was accepted as a direct insult. He therefore decided to quit his paternal house and prepare for the renounced order of life
  {{terms|"because the remark was an actual fact, it was unpalatable talk to Vidura, and it was accepted as a direct insult. He therefore decided to quit his p [[Category:Vidura]] ...
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• Also please let us know the reason for Vidura's giving up the connection of his family members, and why he again came home. Please also let us know the activities of Vidura while he was in the places of pilgrimage
  ...ers, and why he again came home. Please also let us know the activities of Vidura while he was in the places of pilgrimage"}} [[Category:Vidura]] ...
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• The sage Maitreya was very pleased with Vidura's words, and, being influenced by his spirit, he attempted to speak
  {{terms|"The sage Maitreya was very pleased with Vidura's words, and, being influenced by his spirit, he attempted to speak"}} [[Category:Vidura]] ...
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• Vidura was the son of a dasi, and he was thus not counted amongst the ksatriyas. King Dhrtarastra was very affectionate toward his younger dasi-putra brother, Vidura, and Vidura was a great friend and philosophical advisor to Dhrtarastra
  ...a was very affectionate toward his younger dāsī-putra brother, Vidura, and Vidura was a great friend and philosophical advisor to Dhṛtarāṣṭra"}} [[Category:Vidura]] ...
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• Vidura's inquiry was, "How did they (Prajapatis and their wives) beget the population in the beginning?"
  {{terms|"Vidura's inquiry was, "How did they beget the population in the beginning"}} [[Category:Vidura's Inquiring]] ...
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• Maitreya addressed Vidura as sinless because Vidura was a pure Vaisnava and never committed any offense to any demigod
  {{terms|"Maitreya addressed Vidura as sinless because Vidura was a pure Vaiṣṇava and never committed any offense to any demigod"}} [[Category:Vidura]] ...
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• Saint Vidura's purpose in hearing about Prthu Maharaja over and over again was to set an example for ordinary kings and executive heads
  {{terms|"Saint Vidura's purpose in hearing about Pṛthu Mahārāja over and over again was to se [[Category:Vidura's Hearing]] ...
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• Lord Krsna's father, Vasudeva, had sixteen wives, and one of them, named Pauravi or Rohini, the mother of Baladeva, was the sister of Vidura. Vasudeva, therefore, was the husband of Vidura's sister, and thus they were brothers-in-law
  ...aladeva, was the sister of Vidura. Vasudeva, therefore, was the husband of Vidura's sister, and thus they were brothers-in-law"}} [[Category:Vidura]] ...
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• Vidura's qualification was that he was not only a friend of the Lord but also a great devotee
  {{terms|"Vidura's qualification was that he was not only a friend of the Lord but also a gr [[Category:Vidura]] ...
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• Vidura's mother, although a sudrani, was the grandmother of Duryodhana, and funny talks are sometimes allowed between grandmother and grandchildren
  {{terms|"Vidura's mother, although a sudrani, was the grandmother of Duryodhana, and funny [[Category:Vidura]] ...
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• Sri Suta Gosvami said: The most powerful sage Maitreya was a friend of Vyasadeva. Being encouraged and pleased by Vidura's inquiry about transcendental knowledge, Maitreya spoke as follows
  ...l sage Maitreya was a friend of Vyasadeva. Being encouraged and pleased by Vidura's inquiry about transcendental knowledge, Maitreya spoke as follows"}} [[Category:Vidura's Inquiring]] ...
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• Vasudeva's sister Kunti was the wife of Pandu, Vidura's elder brother, and in that sense also, Vasudeva was brother-in-law to Vidura. Kunti was younger than Vasudeva, and it was the duty of the elder brother to treat younger sisters as daughters
  ...ra's elder brother, and in that sense also, Vasudeva was brother-in-law to Vidura. Kuntī was younger than Vasudeva, and it was the duty of the elder brother [[Category:Vidura]] ...
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• Uddhava could understand Vidura's grief, therefore he first of all wanted to sympathize with him by saying that after sunset everyone is in darkness. Since the entire world was merged in the darkness of grief, neither them nor anyone else could be happy
  ...kness. Since the entire world was merged in the darkness of grief, neither Vidura nor Uddhava nor anyone else could be happy"}} [[Category:Saying to Vidura]] ...
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• Saint Vidura's inquiry is very relevant (in SB 4.9.28). The word artha-vit, which refers to one who knows how to discriminate between reality and unreality, is very significant in this connection. An artha-vit is also called paramahamsa
  {{terms|"Saint Vidura's inquiry is very relevant. The word artha-vit, which refers to one who kno [[Category:Vidura's Inquiring]] ...
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• Sukadeva Gosvami said: The great sage Maitreya Muni, after honoring Vidura very greatly, began to speak, at Vidura's request, for the greatest welfare of all people
  ...sage Maitreya Muni, after honoring Vidura very greatly, began to speak, at Vidura's request, for the greatest welfare of all people"}} [[Category:Vidura Says]] ...
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• He (Maitreya) appreciated the valuable inquiries of Vidura and thus thanked him with great honor
  {{terms|"He appreciated the valuable inquiries of Vidura and thus thanked him with great honor"}} [[Category:Vidura's Inquiring]] ...
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• Vidura the self-realized soul
  {{terms|"Vidura, the self-realized soul" }} [[Category:Vidura]] ...
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• When Vidura was invited by his elder brother (Dhrtarastra) for consultation, he entered the house and gave instructions which were exactly to the point. His advice is well known, and instructions by Vidura are approved by expert ministers of state
  ...h were exactly to the point. His advice is well known, and instructions by Vidura are approved by expert ministers of state"}} [[Category:Vidura's Instructions]] ...
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• The Lord is transcendental to our sense experience, but He reveals Himself to the sincere devotee. Because Vidura was always absorbed in thought of the Lord, Maitreya could estimate Vidura's transcendental value
  ...Vidura was always absorbed in thought of the Lord, Maitreya could estimate Vidura's transcendental value"}} [[Category:Vidura]] ...
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• The sage Maitreya was very pleased with Vidura's words, and, being influenced by his spirit, he attempted to speak
  {{terms|"The sage Maitreya was very pleased with Vidura's words, and, being influenced by his spirit, he attempted to speak"}} [[Category:Vidura]] ...
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• The all-inclusive welfare service for the entire human society is devotional service to the Lord, and, as requested by Vidura, the sage (Maitreya) described the same very appropriately
  ...tire human society is devotional service to the Lord, and, as requested by Vidura, the sage described the same very appropriately"}} [[Category:Vidura Requesting Maitreya]] ...
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• Sri Maitreya said: O Vidura, all glory unto you. You have inquired from me of the greatest of all goodness, and thus you have shown your mercy both to the world and to me because your mind is always absorbed in thoughts of the Transcendence
  {{terms|"Sri Maitreya said: O Vidura, all glory unto you. You have inquired from me of the greatest of all goodn [[Category:Saying to Vidura]] ...
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• While Uddhava, the chief and most confidential amongst the devotees of the Lord, was going away, Vidura, in affection and confidence, questioned him
  ...ef and most confidential amongst the devotees of the Lord, was going away, Vidura, in affection and confidence, questioned him"}} [[Category:Vidura's Asking]] ...
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• Political suggestions by Vidura are known as expert, just as, in modern times, Pandita Canakya is considered the authority in good counsel in both political and moral instructions
  {{terms|"Political suggestions by Vidura are known as expert, just as, in modern times, Pandita Canakya is considere [[Category:Vidura's Instructions]] ...
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• Greatest of all goodness
  ...ource:SB 3.5.18|SB 3.5.18, Translation and Purport]]: Śrī Maitreya said: O Vidura, all glory unto you. You have inquired from me of the greatest of all goodn ...te Vidura's transcendental value. He appreciated the valuable inquiries of Vidura and thus thanked him with great honor.</div> ...
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• Vidura asked all relevant questions of Maitreya because he knew well that Maitreya was the right person to reply to all the points of his inquiries
  {{terms|"Vidura asked all relevant questions of Maitreya because he knew well that Maitreya [[Category:Vidura's Asking]] ...
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• Sri Sukadeva Gosvami said: The Personality of Godhead Sri Krsna was pleased to place His lotus feet on the lap of Vidura because Vidura was very meek and gentle
  ...Sri Krsna was pleased to place His lotus feet on the lap of Vidura because Vidura was very meek and gentle"}} [[Category:Krsna and Vidura]] ...
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• Maitreya Muni, who was experienced in the science of Transcendence, could understand that Vidura's mind was fully absorbed in Transcendence. Adhoksaja means that which transcends the limits of sense perception or sensuous experience
  ...who was experienced in the science of Transcendence, could understand that Vidura's mind was fully absorbed in Transcendence. Adhokṣaja means that which tr [[Category:Vidura]] ...
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• Maitreya was inspired by the thought of Vidura's wonderful fortune. The hairs of his body stood on end, and he was pleased to narrate the topics of the Personality of Godhead with great delight
  {{terms|"Maitreya was inspired by the thought of Vidura's wonderful fortune. The hairs of his body stood on end, and he was pleased [[Category:Vidura]] ...
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• Vidura asked Uddhava about the welfare of his relatives, although he already knew that they were no longer in the world. This inquiry appears to be very queer
  {{terms|"Vidura asked Uddhava about the welfare of his relatives, although he already knew [[Category:Vidura's Asking]] ...
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• Sri Sukadeva Gosvami said: O King, while Maitreya, the great sage, was thus speaking, Vidura, the learned son of Dvaipayana Vyasa, expressed a request in a pleasing manner by asking this question
  ...a Gosvami said: O King, while Maitreya, the great sage, was thus speaking, Vidura, the learned son of Dvaipayana Vyasa, expressed a request in a pleasing man [[Category:Saying to Vidura]] ...
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• Then, due to his great love and feeling, Vidura embraced him (Uddhava), who was a constant companion of Lord Krsna and formerly a great student of Brhaspati's. Vidura then asked him for news of the family of Lord Krsna, the Personality of Godhead
  ...stant companion of Lord Krsna and formerly a great student of Brhaspati's. Vidura then asked him for news of the family of Lord Krsna, the Personality of God [[Category:Krsna and Vidura]] ...
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• Vidura was much older than Uddhava. By family relationship Uddhava was a contemporary brother of Krsna's, while Vidura was as elderly as Krsna's father Vasudeva
  ...y family relationship Uddhava was a contemporary brother of Krsna's, while Vidura was as elderly as Krsna's father Vasudeva"}} [[Category:Vidura]] ...
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• Vidura was older than Uddhava, like a father, and therefore when the two met, Uddhava bowed down before Vidura, & Vidura embraced him because Uddhava was younger, like a son. Vidura's brother Pandu was Krsna's uncle, & Uddhava was a cousin to Lord Krsna
  ...e Vidura, and Vidura embraced him because Uddhava was younger, like a son. Vidura's brother Pāṇḍu was Lord Kṛṣṇa's uncle, and Uddhava was a cousin [[Category:Vidura]] ...
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