Vidura

Vidura
An illustration from the Razmnama (the Persian translation of the Mahabharata) depicting a debate between Yudhishthira and Vidura (centre)
Personal Information
AffiliationKuru dynasty
WeaponSword
FamilyParents see Niyoga
Half-brothers
SpouseA daughter of King Devaka (named Sulabha in later adaptations)
ChildrenUnnamed sons and daughters
RelativesHalf-brother through Vyasa see Niyoga

Vidura (Sanskrit: विदुर, lit.'skilled, intelligent, wise'), also known as Kshatri, plays a key role in the Hindu epic Mahabharata. He is described as the prime minister of the Kuru kingdom and is the paternal uncle of both the Pandavas and the Kauravas.[1]

  1. ^ Mani, Vettam (1975). Puranic encyclopaedia : a comprehensive dictionary with special reference to the epic and Puranic literature. Robarts – University of Toronto. Delhi : Motilal Banarsidass. ISBN 9780842608220.