Yamadūtas
Yamadūtas
Yamadūtas is a name used for more than one group in the Purāṇas and Itihāsas. Each is listed below with where it is told; choose the one you are looking for.
People
- Yamadūtas: the messengers of Yama, who lead the jīva to Yamaloka; Yama forbids them to touch the bhaktas of Bhagavān Vishṇu. Agni Purāṇa; Bhāgavata Purāṇa; Bhavishya Purāṇa; Brahma Purāṇa
- Yamadūtas (Gotra of Viśvāmitra): one of the famous Kauśika gotras, the lines descended from Viśvāmitra. Brahma Purāṇa, Chapter 10