by Sunita Shah
Yamaraja also known as Yama, Kala and Dharmaraja is the Hindu God of Death, he also known as the God of Justice, this is why he is known as Dharmaraja. He is responsible for maintaining order and harmony in the world. The Garuda Purana mentions him as the lord that directs the soul to its next state. Even though Yama is feared by living beings, he plays a vital role in rejuvenation and maintaining the balance of the world through the continuous cycle of birth and death.
