Mahabharata Wisdom Series: Gurus of young Devavratha

Who were Bhishma's preceptors and what important lessons did he learn from them?

1. From Parashurama:

Martial arts, weapons and warfare.

2. From Brihaspati:

Begin work only with the aim of ending it, else the work will drive you to your end.

3. From Shukracharya:

It is the outcome that determines if the work undertaken was right or wrong.

4. From Sage Vasishtha:

Man is like a bird whose wings are knowledge and action. Both are needed to fly towards excellence.
~ Education begets humility.
~ Humility makes one worthy.
~ True worth begets wealth/resources.
~ Wealth/resources aid in promoting righteous deeds and welfare.
~ Good deeds for welfare of self and others begets happiness.