Mahabharata — Anushasana Parva, Shloka 16
अभिवाद्याथ कौन्तेय: पितामहमरिंदम । द्वैपायनादीन वि्रांश्न तैश्न प्रत्यभिनन्दित:
abhivādyātha kaunteyaḥ pitāmaham ariṃdama | dvaipāyanādīn viprāṃś ca taiś ca pratyabhinanditaḥ ||
毗湿摩波耶那说：于是，昆蒂之子、摧敌者，先向祖父顶礼致敬。随后他又恭敬礼拜毗耶娑及诸位婆罗门；而他们也以欢迎与赞许之辞回礼——因为敬奉长者与师长，本身便是达摩的标志。
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights dharmic conduct through proper reverence: a righteous person, even if powerful, first honors elders and spiritual authorities (Bhīṣma, Vyāsa, and brāhmaṇas). Mutual greeting reinforces social and ethical order grounded in humility and respect.
Kuntī’s son approaches and first pays obeisance to the Grandsire Bhīṣma, then bows to Vyāsa and other brāhmaṇas. They respond by welcoming and acknowledging him, marking a formal, respectful encounter before further instruction or discourse.