Bhishma of great energy and great effulgence acquired the dignity of the Vasus. Eight Vasus, O chief of Bharata's race, are now seen.
वसूनेव महातेजा भीष्मः प्राप महाद्युतिः॥ अष्टावेव हि दृश्यन्ते वसवो भरतर्षभ।