Tīrthāni Śrī Mahādevasya (from Vana Parva)
Tīrthāni Śrī Mahādevasya The following discussion comes in vana parva. Nārada said: "Listen carefully, O King, to what the wise Bhīṣma once heard from the great sage Pulastya. Long ago, Bhīṣma, that foremost among virtuous men, was observing the Pitṛyajña (a vow dedicated to honoring the ancestors). During this time, he lived in a sacred and beautiful region near the source of the Ganga, a place frequently visited by celestial sages ( Rishis ), Gandharvas, and even the gods themselves. While residing there, Bhīṣma faithfully performed oblations to his ancestors, the gods, and the sages, strictly following the sacred rites prescribed in the scriptures. One day, as he was engaged in silent recitations and meditation, he suddenly beheld Pulastya, the great sage of divine brilliance. Seeing the radiant and awe-inspiring Rishi , Bhīṣma was filled with both immense joy and astonishment. Recognizing the greatness of the sage, Bhīṣma immediately perform...