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Why is Bhishma great?
Bhishma was one of the most powerful warriors of his time and in history. He acquired his prowess and invincibility from being the son of the sacred Ganga and by being a student of Lord Parashurama. Despite being about five generations old, Bhishma was too powerful to be defeated by any warrior alive at that time.
What did bhishma teach yudhisthira on his deathbed?
You all must have read, heard or seen Mahabharata. In the war of Mahabharata, when Bhishma Pitamah was lying on the bed of arrows, he told Yudhishthra 36 things before leaving his body. What qualities a king should have, it is described in detail in Mahabharata.
What is Bhishma pratignya?
Bhishma means He of the terrible oath, referring to his vow of lifelong celibacy. Originally named Devavratha, he became known as Bhishma after he took the bhishma pratignya (‘terrible oath’) — the vow of lifelong celibacy and of service to whomever sat on the throne of his father (the throne of Hastinapur).
What is the significance of Bhishma in Hinduism?
He was an unparalleled archer and warrior of his time. He also handed down the Vishnu Sahasranama to Yudhishthira when he was on his death bed (of arrows) in the battlefield of Kurukshetra. He also belonged to the Sankriti Gotra. In Sanskrit, the word Bhishma (भीष्म) means ‘fearsome’ or ‘one who incited fear’.
What is Bhishma Ashtami and why is it celebrated?
Each year his death anniversary is celebrated as Bhishma Ashtami, which falls on the eighth lunar day of the Shukla (light) half of Magha (January–February) month. According to Monier Monier-Williams, the word Bhishma (भीष्म) means ‘terrible’, ‘horrible’, ‘fearful’ or ‘fierce’.
What did Bhishma see when he looked at his guru?
When Bhishma looked at his guru with the divine eyesight, he saw the Earth as Parasurama’s chariot, the four Vedas as the horses, the Upanishads as the reins, Vayu (wind) as the Charioteer and the Vedic goddesses Gayatri, Savitri, and Saraswati as his armor.
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