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.

Yama is the Hindu god of Death and Justice, and is responsible for the dispensation of law and punishment of sinners in his abode, Naraka. Yama is also one of the oldest deities in the pantheon and some of his earliest appearances are found in the Rigveda .

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 …

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.

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。

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 …

2024年3月2日 · Yama is the Hindu God of Death, who guides souls to their afterlife destinations based on their karmic actions. What are Yama's attributes? Yama is depicted as a majestic figure with a buffalo-headed staff, a noose, and a crown of skulls.

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.