Shloka 12
भीष्मशिबिरगमनम् — Duryodhana’s Visit to Bhīṣma’s Camp and the Command Appeal
सो5भिगम्य महाबाहु: पितरं सत्यविक्रम: । अभ्यवादयदव्यग्रो विनयेन कृताञज्जलि:,उस सत्यपराक्रमी महाबाहु वीरने अपने पिताके पास पहुँचकर शान्तभावसे उन्हें प्रणाम किया और विनयपूर्वक हाथ जोड़ महामना अर्जुनके समक्ष अपना परिचय देते हुए बोला--'प्रभो! आपका कल्याण हो। मैं आपका ही पुत्र इरावान् हूँ।/ उसकी माताके साथ अर्जुनका जो समागम हुआ था, वह सब उसने निवेदन किया। पाण्डुनन्दन अर्जुनको वह सब वृत्तान्त यथार्थ-रूपसे स्मरण हो आया
so 'bhigamya mahābāhuḥ pitaraṃ satyavikramaḥ | abhyavādayad avyagro vinayena kṛtāñjaliḥ ||
Sañjaya said: Approaching his father, the mighty-armed one of steadfast valor, calm and unperturbed, bowed respectfully with joined palms and greeted him with humility. The scene underscores filial duty and reverence: even amid the pressures of war, proper conduct toward one’s parent is upheld through disciplined speech and courteous salutation.
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
Even in a martial setting, dharma is expressed through self-control (avyagra) and humility (vinaya). Respectful greeting with joined palms (kṛtāñjali) models ethical conduct toward elders and parents.
A heroic figure approaches his father and formally salutes him, composed and reverent. The verse highlights the ritual and emotional propriety of meeting one’s parent—greeting first, with humility and folded hands.