Shloka 2
भीष्म उवाच ब्राह्मणानां परिभव सादयेदपि देवता: । ब्राह्मणांस्तु नमस्कृत्य युधिष्ठिर न रिष्यते
bhīṣma uvāca | brāhmaṇānāṁ paribhavaḥ sādayed api devatāḥ | brāhmaṇāṁs tu namaskṛtya yudhiṣṭhira na riṣyate |
भीष्म म्हणाले—युधिष्ठिर! ब्राह्मणांचा अपमान देवतांनाही दुःख व अधःपातात टाकू शकतो. पण जो ब्राह्मणांना नमस्कार करून त्यांच्या प्रति विनय व आदराने वागतो, त्याला कधीही हानी होत नाही.
भीष्म उवाच
Educational Q&A
Bhishma teaches that contempt toward Brahmins is a grave adharma with far-reaching consequences—so serious that it can trouble even the gods—whereas respectful salutation and humble conduct toward them is presented as a safeguard from harm.
In the Anushasana Parva’s instruction section, Bhishma continues advising King Yudhishthira on righteous conduct. Here he emphasizes proper behavior toward Brahmins, warning against insulting them and recommending reverence and humility.