Shloka 6.98.12

महोदरवधः (The Slaying of Mahodara)

Devanagari script

प्रगृह्यविपुलांघोरांमहीधरसमांशिलाम् ।चिक्षेप स महातेजास्तद्वधायहरीश्वरः ।।6.98.12।।

Transliteration

pragṛhya vipulāṃ ghorāṃ mahīdharasamāṃ śilām |

cikṣepa sa mahātejās tadvadhāya harīśvaraḥ ||6.98.12||

Translation

That mighty, radiant lord of the vānaras seized a vast, dreadful rock, like a mountain, and hurled it, intent on slaying him.

Context

Endowed with great energy, Sugriva, the monkey Lord, seizing a huge mountain like dreadful rock, hurled to kill Mahodara.

Characters & Entities

• Sugrīva
• Mahodara
• Śilā (rock)

FAQs

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

Dharma in war is purposeful action: force is directed toward stopping an aggressor, not toward needless cruelty.

What is the narrative situation?

Sugrīva attacks Mahodara by throwing a massive rock.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Valor and resolve—Sugrīva acts decisively to protect his side.