Bhishma Pitamah was one of the most wise warriors in the Mahabharata, but he sided with the Kauravas when the epic battle started. He knew the importance of dharma, respected Lord Krishna, and realized the repercussions of the war. So why did he choose to fight on behalf of the Kauravas who had actions that he sometimes couldn’t justify? This creates a dilemma whether an oath taken out of one’s sense of duty can turn into a blunder.
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Was Bhishma Pitamah Wrong? The Truth Mahabharata Reveals
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