Bhishma

भीष्म पितामह

The invincible patriarch of Hastinapura who took the terrible vow of lifelong celibacy and loyalty to the throne, blessed with Ichha-Mrityu (death at will).

Known Epithets & Aliases

DevavrataPitamahaGangaputra

Significance & Lore

Pitamaha Bhishma personifies supreme sacrifice and the tragic dilemma of upholding oath amidst collapsing statecraft.

Appearing In Comic Chapters (1)

Yatharth Geeta — Srimad Bhagavad Gita (Swami Adgadanand)• Ch. 5

Shlok 1.7-1.8: The Chieftains of Delusion

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Key Attributes & Weapons

✦Unbreakable Vow (Bhishma Pratigya)
✦Ichha Mrityu
✦Master of Rajadharma

Related Characters

Krishna

Purna Avatar & Divine Guide

Arjuna

Third Pandava & Peerless Archer

Karna

King of Anga & Tragic Champion

Canonical Reference

Detailed ontological and textual analysis available on BharatKosha.

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