Yama (Sanskrit: यम, lit. 'twin'), also known as Kāla and Dharmarāja, is the Hindu god of death and justice, responsible for the dispensation of law and punishment of sinners in his abode, Naraka. [12][13] He is often identified with Dharmadeva, the personification of Dharma, though the two deities have different origins and myths. [14]

Yama, in the mythology of India, the god of the dead. The Vedas describe him as the first man who died, blazing the path of mortality down which all humans have since followed. He is the guardian of the south (the region of death) and presides over the resting place of the dead, which is located under the earth.

阎魔罗阇（梵文：यमराज，Yamaraja），又称阎摩(梵文：यम，Yama)、琰魔、阎魔、阎罗王、阎罗大王、夜摩、夜摩天王、剡魔、焰摩。 印度教神话中与契特拉古波塔一起，掌管死亡及审判亡灵的神明，相当于希腊神话中的哈迪斯、埃及神话的奥西里斯。

In Chinese mythology, Chinese religion, and Taoism, King Yan (simplified Chinese: 阎王; traditional Chinese: 閻王; pinyin: Yánwáng) is the god of death and the ruler of Diyu, overseeing the "Ten Kings of Hell" in its capital of Youdu.

2024年12月30日 · Yama, the Hindu god of death, is revered as the deity who governs the afterlife and ensures the righteous dispensation of justice. Known as Dharma Raja (King of Righteousness), Yama plays a crucial role in guiding souls to …

In Hinduism, Yama is the god of death, justice, and the lord of the afterlife. He is also known as Dharma Raja, which translates to the "King of Righteousness." Yama is a significant deity in the Hindu pantheon, and his role is complex, encompassing both the inevitability of death and the moral order governing human actions.

2024年12月16日 · Yama, the Hindu god of death and justice, holds a pivotal role in mythology and religious traditions. Known as Dharmarāja (lord of dharma) and Kāla (time), Yama governs the afterlife, ensuring the fair judgment of souls based on their deeds.

2016年11月2日 · It is Yama, the god of death, who determines the justice that each soul will receive, and their path after they die. It is believed that Yama was the very first human to die, which is why he has the task of presiding over where the dead will rest.

2024年11月5日 · Yama is a revered figure, embodying both reverence and awe as the God of Death and the Lord of the Afterlife. As one of Hinduism’s prominent deities, Yama’s role transcends mere death; he is a cosmic judge, guiding souls through their karmic journey and dispensing justice in the afterlife.

2015年7月13日 · Yama is the Hindu god of death, king of ancestors, and final judge on the destination of souls. He is also known as the 'Restrainer', Pretaraja or 'King of Ghosts', Dharmaraja or 'King of Justice', and as Daksinasapati is considered the regent of the South Quarter. Yama may also be referred to simply as 'Death' – Antaka, Kala or Mrtyu.