Mahabharata — Anushasana Parva, Shloka 14
हतशिष्टैनुपैश्चान्यै्नानादेशसमागतै: । रक्षिभिश्व महात्मानं रक्ष्यमाणं समन्ततः,नाना देशोंसे आये हुए नरेश, जो मरनेसे बच गये थे, रक्षक बनकर चारों ओरसे महात्मा भीष्मकी रक्षा करते थे
hataśiṣṭair nṛpaiś cānyair nānādeśasamāgataiḥ | rakṣibhiś ca mahātmānaṃ rakṣyamāṇaṃ samantataḥ ||
毗湿摩波耶那说：那些在屠戮中幸存的诸王，以及从各地前来的其他君主，四面列为守卫，环护大心的毗湿摩，使他在周遭被悉心看护与戒护。此景彰显一种合乎达摩的反转：纵在战后余烬之中，荣誉与职责仍驱使生者守护可敬的长者，承认其地位超越派系仇怨。
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
Even after violent conflict, dharma requires honoring and protecting the venerable and righteous; kṣatriya duty includes safeguarding a revered elder like Bhīṣma, recognizing moral stature beyond partisan hostility.
Surviving kings and other rulers who have gathered from many regions form a protective guard around Bhīṣma, ensuring his safety and care on all sides.