As a last attempt at peace, Krishna traveled to Hastinapur to persuade the Kauravas to embark upon a peaceful path with him. Krishna didn’t want the war so went as a messenger of peace.
When Dhritharashtra came to know of his arrival, he asked Vidur to make arrangements for Krishna’s stay at Dushasan’s palace. The blind king wanted to impress Krishna with the wealth and luxuries.
“Your wish is not going to be fulfilled, Maharaj. Krishna will not stay at an Adharmi's house. ”Saying this he left to receive Sri Krishna.
Pithamah Bhishma and Guru Dronacharya were already present there with other eminent people to receive Krishna.
When he saw his devotees waiting, Krishna stepped out of his Chariot and walked towards them.
Bhishma, Drona and Vidur too started walking with Krishna.
They reached the beautiful palace of Bhishma. Bhishma requested to Krishna, “Come inside, this is my house, take some rest and then we will proceed to Dhritharashtra’s palace.”
Krishna smiled and said, “Pithamah, I’ll surely accept your invitation”, but he continued to walk forward.
Then they saw another palacial house, that of Drona. “Please come in, Krishna, this is my house. May you take some rest here.” Drona said.
Krishna smiled and replied, “I’m glad that you invited me to your house.” But he didn’t stop. They all walked forward.
On the way they reached a humble dwelling. Sri Krishna asked, “Whose house is that?” Vidur came forward, bowed and said, “Krishna, that is your house.”
Krishna turned to others and said, “When I have my own home here, why should I stay as a guest in other houses?”
Vidura and his wife were ardent devotees who considered everything as God given and to them nothing was their’s.
Krishna stayed in the house of Vidura during his peace mission.
Krishna respected Vidura for his devotion to the people's welfare and his proficiency in every sphere of knowledge
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