Shloka 63
तेडभिवाद्य ततो भीष्म॑ कृत्वा च त्रि: प्रदक्षिणम् । विधाय रक्षां भीष्मस्य सर्व एव समन्ततः
te 'bhivādya tato bhīṣmaṁ kṛtvā ca triḥ pradakṣiṇam | vidhāya rakṣāṁ bhīṣmasya sarva eva samantataḥ ||
三阇耶说：随后，众人向毗湿摩致敬，并绕行三匝，又从四面八方布置守护毗湿摩。于是，在礼敬那位卧于箭床之上的大宗长之后，诸勇士各自退回营寨——虽内心焦灼不安，思绪仍系于他。此景彰显战阵之中亦有敬畏与职责：无论敌友，皆承认长者的道德威权，并在其无力之时确保其安危。
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
Even in the harshness of war, dharma expresses itself through reverence, gratitude, and protection of the vulnerable—especially elders and teachers. The act of salutation and pradakṣiṇā signals recognition of Bhīṣma’s moral stature beyond factional enmity.
After approaching Bhīṣma (who lies incapacitated), the assembled warriors salute him, circumambulate him three times, and post guards around him. Having ensured his safety, they return to their camps, mentally preoccupied with his condition.