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 |
Wika ni Bhishma: “O Yudhishthira, ang paghamak sa mga Brahmana ay makapagdudulot ng dalamhati at pagbagsak maging sa mga diyos. Ngunit ang yumuyukod sa mga Brahmana at nakikitungo sa kanila nang may paggalang at pagpapakumbaba ay hindi kailanman mapapahamak.”
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.