PURPORT

In this nineth chapter, as it is willed by Lord Sri Krishna, Bhisma deva will impart instructions to King Yudhisthir on the subject of duties on occupational engagements. Bhismadeva also will offer his last prayer to the Lord on the verge of his passing away from this mortal world and thus become liberated from the bondage of further material engagements. Bhismadeva was endowed with the power of leaving his material body at his will and his lying down on the bed of arrows was his own choice. This passing away of the great warrior attracted the attention of all the contemporary elites and all of them assembled there to show their feelings of love, respect and affection for the great soul.