Who explained war to Dhritarashtra?

Sanjaya
Sanjaya — who has the gift of seeing events at a distance (divya-drishti) right in front of him, granted by the sage Vyasa — narrates to Dhritarashtra the action in the climactic battle of Kurukshetra, which includes the Bhagavad Gita.

What did vidura request Dhritarashtra?

At the end of his advice Vidura said with humility: “I am unable to teach you further. I request you to seek the aid of Rishi Sanat Kumara for further knowledge.” Sanat Kumara came and taught Dhritarashtra the higher truth about God and His realisation. Vidura was a great devotee of Lord Krishna.

Where did vidur go during Mahabharata war?

He just left the palace, leaving his bow at the palace gate. Vidura’s pilgrimage took him to many holy places, undertaking fasts, bathing in pure waters of holy rivers. He travelled through the land of Bharat and reached Prabhasa, near Dwaraka. Yudhishtira was the king with an established empire.

Was vidur killed in Mahabharata?

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.

Why was Vidura’s bow destroyed in the Mahabharata?

Lesser known versions of Mahabharatha praise Vidura as an archer so great that if he had participated on the side of Kauravas in the war, the Pandavas would have been crushed. Vidura’s bow was crafted by Vishnu himself, and it was destroyed at behest of Vishnu’s visit.

What is the relationship between Dhritarashtra and Vidura?

Hearing Dhritarashtra not acknowledge that relationship, Vidura felt compelled to side with dharma and the Pandavas. According to Krishna, Vidura was considered as Dharmaraja, which means the Lord of truth. Krishna respected Vidura for his devotion to people’s welfare and his proficiency in every sphere of knowledge.

Why did Bhisma visit Krishna in Mahabharata?

In Mahabharata, the night before the war, the Pandavas and the Kauravas have already discussed the plans and strategies for the first day of the war. Bhisma, aware of the ruins the war would certainly bring, is at unease and wants to do something to prevent the war. As a last resort, he visits Lord Krishna and asks him for some solution.

Why did Maharishi Vyasa visit Dhritarashtra in Mahabharata?

Ved Vyasa complies and visits Dhritarashtra, who Sanjay is attending to. Maharishi Vyasa admonishes the King for submitting passively to the immoral desires of his sons, esp. Duryodhana and Dushasana, and tries, albeit unsuccessfully, to persuade Dhritarashtra to act as a mediator between the Kauravas and Pandavas.