2. Agamozhiththu vitteno vidhuraraip polae
To prevent the epic war, Krishna went as the messenger of the Pandavas to the Kauravas. Arriving in Hastinapur by evening, Krishna was asked to stay in Hastinapur and have some rest and peaceful sleep, before doing the peace talks in the morning in the court.
Respectfully denying the offer from the King to stay in his palace or even in his guest house, and not even showing the slightest interest in staying in Duryodhana’s golden palace and surprising everyone, in courteously denying Pithamaha Bheeshma’s request to stay in his palace which is bigger than the palace of Hastinapur, Krishna decided to stay in the comfy abode of Vidhura.
Vidhura was the brother and advisor for King Dridharashtra. Though he is a brother of the King, an advisor to the King and Minister in the court of Hastinapur, the wise Vidhura resided in a simple but comfortable abode. When the King and Duryodhana invited Krishna to stay in their palace, they invited with attitude – “Krishna, stay in my palace.”, “Krishna my golden palace has got golden bed and golden utensils, stay with grandness.”. Even the mighty Pithamaha Bhishma requested Krishna, by saying -“Krishna, my palace is the biggest in Hastinapur. Stay in mine!”. But, when Krishna stopped in front of Vidhura and looked at him, Vidhura spoke with respect – “Krishna, it’s your abode. Your palace. Just like the one you have in Dwaraka. Make yourself home and stay comfortably. Me, as your servant, will serve you, with all my heart!” Vidhura entertained Krishna to the best of his abilities and expressed his pure love, devotion and gratitude for Krishna.
The very reason Krishna chose Vidhura’s abode is not because of the comfort in the rooms and palace but for the comfort in the hearts! While everyone was being immodest about their wealth and luxury, Vidhura was fully aware that Krishna is the supreme and everything in this world belongs to him, including his soul!
Thirukkolur Ammal is asking "Did I ever show such love and devotion like Vidhura?"
