Chitragupta
character from Indian mythology, aide to lord Yama
Chitragupta (Sanskrit: चित्रगुप्त) is a Hindu god whose task is to keep the record of all the human beings on earth. Usually standing on the right side of King Yama holding a book and a pen. It is said that He reports all the good deeds and bad deeds of a person to King Yama for judgement upon death. After which King Yama is to decide placing a person based on his or her karma while living on earth to heaven for reward or to hell for punishment.
| Maharaja Chitragupta or Dharmaraja | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Chitragupta in Bangkok City Pillar Shrine Thailand. | |
| Affiliation | Deva |
| Mantra | ॐ श्री चित्रगुप्ताय नमः
(Oṃ shri chitraguptaay Namaḥ) |
| Weapon | lekhani (Pen), Katani (Ink) and Katar (sword) |
| Personal information | |
| Consort | Nandini and Shobhawati |
| Parents | Brahma (father) Saraswati (mother) |
| Siblings | Four Kumaras, Narada, Daksha |
