Shloka 12
Kuru Prosperity under Bhīṣma and the Succession of Pāṇḍu (कुरुराष्ट्रसमृद्धिः पाण्डुराज्यप्राप्तिश्च)
विचित्रवीर्य च तदा बालमप्राप्तपयौवनम् | कुरुराज्ये महाबाहुरभ्यषिज्चदनन्तरम्,विचित्रवीर्य अभी बालक थे, युवावस्थामें नहीं पहुँचे थे तो भी महाबाहु भीष्मने उन्हें कुरुदेशके राज्यपर अभिषिक्त कर दिया
vicitravīryaṃ ca tadā bālam aprāptapayauvanam | kururājye mahābāhur abhyasiñcad anantaram ||
随后，臂力雄伟的毗湿摩为年幼的毗奇多罗毗梨耶行灌顶礼——他尚是孩童，未及青春——立其为库鲁国之主。此举彰显毗湿摩的宗族责任：纵使继承者未成年，也要确保王国与库鲁血脉的延续，将邦国安定置于个人好恶之上。
(गन्धर्व उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights rajadharma and guardianship: a protector like Bhīṣma prioritizes the continuity and stability of the kingdom and lineage, even when the rightful heir is still underage, by formally establishing legitimate rule.
Bhīṣma performs the royal installation (abhiṣeka) of Vicitravīrya, who is still a boy not yet in youth, placing him on the throne of the Kuru kingdom to secure lawful succession.