What is bheeshma parvam?

Bheeshma Parva, the sixth book of the Mahabharata, primarily focuses on the initial ten days of the Kurukshetra War. It details the appointment of Bheeshma as the commander-in-chief of the Kaurava army, the strategies employed by both sides, and the intense battles fought. Key events include Arjuna's hesitation to fight his relatives, leading to Krishna's recitation of the Bhagavad%20Gita, the formation of various battle formations (vyuhas), and the heavy losses suffered by both armies. The parva culminates with the fall of Bheeshma, mortally wounded by Arjuna, after Shikhandi is placed in front of him, neutralizing Bheeshma's vow not to attack a woman. This Parva also consists of many Upa-Parvas or sub-sections, detailing specific battles and incidents within those ten days.