Shloka 104
Bhīṣma’s Śara-śayyā Stuti to Vāsudeva and Yogic Preparation for Dehotsarga
Body-Relinquishment
ते स्तुवन्तश्न विप्राग्य्रा: केशवं पुरुषोत्तमम् भीष्मं च शनकै: सर्वे प्रशशंसु: पुनः पुन:,वे ब्राह्मणशिरोमणि सभी महर्षि पुरुषोत्तम भगवान् केशवकी स्तुति करते हुए धीरे-धीरे भीष्मजीकी बारंबार सराहना करने लगे
te stuvantaś ca viprāgryāḥ keśavaṁ puruṣottamam | bhīṣmaṁ ca śanakaiḥ sarve praśaśaṁsuḥ punaḥ punaḥ ||
ఆ బ్రాహ్మణశ్రేష్ఠ మహర్షులు పురుషోత్తముడైన కేశవుని స్తుతిస్తూ, నెమ్మదిగా భీష్ముని కూడా పునఃపునః ప్రశంసించసాగిరి।
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse models dharmic reverence: the wise praise the Supreme (Keśava/Puruṣottama) while also honoring a human exemplar of duty (Bhīṣma). It suggests that devotion and ethical admiration are complementary—recognizing divine sovereignty and the value of steadfast righteousness in human life.
A group of eminent brāhmaṇas are offering praise. While extolling Keśava as the Supreme Person, they also repeatedly and gently commend Bhīṣma, reflecting the atmosphere of respectful acknowledgment surrounding Bhīṣma’s stature and the sacredness of the moment in Śānti Parva.