Knowledge Bank

Was Yama once a mortal being?

Yes. According to the Vedas, Yama was the first person ever to die and became the lord of all the souls to die after him.

Is there any difference between expectation and desire?

An expectation, like salary at the end of the month is bound to come to you. Desire on the other hand is uncertain because it is achieved either as a result of effort, like climbing Mount Everest or as a matter of chance, like winning a lottery.