Shloka 6.98.11

महोदरवधः (The Slaying of Mahodara)

Devanagari script

प्रभग्नांसमरेदृष्टवावानराणांमहाचमूम् ।अभिदुद्रावसुग्रीवोमहोदरमनन्तरम् ।।6.98.11।।

Transliteration

prabhagnān samare dṛṣṭvā vānarāṇāṃ mahācamūm |

abhidudrāva sugrīvo mahodaram anantaram ||6.98.11||

Translation

Seeing the great vā­nara host broken in the fight, Sugrīva immediately rushed toward Mahodara.

Context

Seeing the great army of Vanaras defeated in the conflict, Sugriva rushed towards Mahodara.

Characters & Entities

• Sugrīva
• Mahodara
• Vānara

FAQs

What is the core ethical principle (Dharma) in this verse?

A leader’s dharma is to confront the source of harm and protect the community, especially when allies are faltering.

What is the narrative situation?

Sugrīva observes the vānaras being routed and advances to engage Mahodara directly.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Courage and responsibility in leadership—Sugrīva does not abandon his troops.