# Bhishmadeva the grandfather ![[images/all-catalogs/0031_SB-1_2_5.jpg]] *Bhishmadeva is one of the twelve mahajanas (great authorities) on devotional service. As the grandfather of both the Pandavas and Kauravas, he was the most respected elder in the Kuru dynasty. Though bound by duty to fight for the Kauravas, his heart was always with Krishna and the Pandavas. At the time of his death, lying on a bed of arrows, Bhishma delivered profound teachings on dharma and devotion, and departed from this world while meditating on the beautiful form of Lord Krishna standing before him.* ## A Great Authority and Mahajana ![[sb/1/9/16]] ![[sb/1/9/19]] ## Preacher of Dharma ![[sb/1/9/9]] ![[sb/1/9/5]] ## Accepts Krishna's Godhood ![[sb/1/9/18]] ![[sb/1/9/34]] ## His Chivalrous Relationship with Krishna ![[sb/1/9/33]] ![[sb/1/9/38]] ## Departs in Trance of Devotion ![[sb/1/9/30]] ![[sb/1/9/42]] ## Attains the Spiritual World ![[sb/1/9/44]] ![[sb/1/9/45]] ## From the Scriptures **Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, Canto 1**: - [[sb/1/9|SB 1.9: The Passing Away of Bhīṣmadeva]] — His teachings and departure in Krishna's presence **Bhagavad-gītā**: - [[bg/1|Chapter 1: Observing the Armies]] — Bhishma among the warriors - [[bg/2|Chapter 2: Contents of the Gītā Summarized]] — Reference to his greatness ## Related Articles - [[wiki/articles/The twelve Mahajanas|The twelve Mahajanas]] — Bhishma as one of the twelve authorities - [[wiki/articles/The Pandava family and associates|The Pandava family and associates]] — His family connections - [[wiki/articles/Arjuna the warrior devotee|Arjuna the warrior devotee]] — His grandson - [[wiki/articles/Vidura the wise|Vidura the wise]] — His brother - [[wiki/articles/King Yudhisthira the righteous|King Yudhisthira the righteous]] — His grandson ## From the Index - [[index/entries/bhismadeva|Bhishmadeva]] — The grandfather and authority - [[index/entries/mahajana|Mahajanas]] — Bhishmadeva as one of twelve - [[index/entries/death|Death]] — Bhishmadeva's example