After Devavrata was born, his mother Ganga took him to different realms, where he was brought up and trained by many eminent sages.
Brihaspati: The son of Angiras and the preceptor of the Devas taught Devavrata the duties of kings, or political science and other Shastras.
Shukracharya: The son of Bhrigu and the preceptor of the Asuras also taught Devavrata in political science and other branches of knowledge.
Vashishtha, the Brahmarshi and Chyavana, the son of Bhrigu taught the Vedangas and other holy scriptures to Devavrata who mastered the Vedas.
Sanatkumara: The eldest son of Lord Brahma, taught Devavrata the mental and spiritual sciences.
Markandeya: The immortal son of Mrikanduof Bhrigu's race who acquired everlasting youth from Lord Shiva taught Devavrata in the duties of Brahmanas.
Parashurama: The son of Jamadagni of Bhrigu's race. Parashurama trained Bhishma in warfare.
Indra: It is mentioned by Vyasa that Bhishma also acquired celestial weapons from Indra.
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Ganga Putra Bheeshma
Historical FictionThe full personality of one who has risen above human limitations while living in the world is expressed in the ancient ideal of the rishi. Such a being can be found in the person of Bheeshma, the son of Shantanu and Ganga,the great grandsire of the...
