He seized the feet of Bhishma who in return cheered him with affectionate words. Smelling his head, Bhishma asked Yudhishthira to take his seat.
अथास्य पादौ जग्राह भीष्मश्चापि ननन्द तम्। मूर्ध्नि चैनमुपाघ्राय निषीदेत्यब्रवीत् तदा॥