Shloka 12
भीष्मशिबिरगमनम् — Duryodhana’s Visit to Bhīṣma’s Camp and the Command Appeal
सो5भिगम्य महाबाहु: पितरं सत्यविक्रम: । अभ्यवादयदव्यग्रो विनयेन कृताञज्जलि:
so 'bhigamya mahābāhuḥ pitaraṃ satyavikramaḥ | abhyavādayad avyagro vinayena kṛtāñjaliḥ ||
Sañjaya berkata: Sang perkasa berlengan kuat itu mendekati ayahnya; dengan hati tenang tanpa gelisah, ia merangkapkan tangan, menunduk hormat, dan menyapa dengan kerendahan budi.
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.