Shloka 6
अम्बा-शाल्वसंवादः | Amba’s Appeal to Śālva and His Refusal
तस्मिंश्न निधन प्राप्ते सत्यवत्या मते स्थित: । विचित्रवीर्य राजानमभ्यषिज्चं॑ यथाविधि
tasmiṁś ca nidhanaṁ prāpte satyavatyā mate sthitaḥ | vicitravīrya-rājānam abhyasiñcaṁ yathā-vidhi ||
Cuando él hubo encontrado su fin, ateniéndome al parecer de Satyavatī, realicé debidamente la consagración real del rey Vichitravīrya y lo asenté en el trono.
भीष्म उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights dharma in governance: legitimate succession should be established through prescribed rites and with due regard for rightful counsel (here, Satyavati’s), ensuring stability and continuity of the kingdom.
After Chitrangada’s death, Bhishma, following Satyavati’s decision, performs the formal coronation (abhiṣeka) of Vichitravirya and installs him as king.