Bhishma in: The Mahabharata: A Modern Rendering (2006), by Ramesh Menon, p. 31
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My oath is not for myself. My dharma is far beyond my own selfishness and more important than your life. Forgive me for what has happened if you can. You may remain here in our city for the rest of your life and your every comfort will be seen to. But as for marrying you, Amba, that I cannot do.
— Bhishma
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This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "My oath is not for myself. My dharma is far beyond my own selfishness and more important than your life. Forgive me for what has happened if you can. You may remain here in our city for the rest of your life and your every comfort will be seen to. But as for marrying you, Amba, that I cannot do." in the context of "Bhishma in: The Mahabharata: A Modern Rendering (2006), by Ramesh Menon, p. 31" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
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About Bhishma
Bhishma (Devanāgari: भीष्म) is a major character in the Hindu epic Mahabharata, and is well-known for his pledge of celibacy. Bhishma was the disciple of Bhagavan Parashurama (one of the avatārs of Lord Vishnu).
About Bhishma
Bhishma (Devanāgari: भीष्म) is a major character in the Hindu epic Mahabharata, and is well-known for his pledge of celibacy. Bhishma was the disciple of Bhagavan Parashurama (one of the avatārs of Lord Vishnu).
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