Shloka 6.98.13

महोदरवधः (The Slaying of Mahodara)

Devanagari script

तामापततनींसहसाशिलांदृष्टवामहोदरः ।असम्भ्रान्तस्ततोबाणैर्निर्बिभेददुरासदाम् ।।6.98.13।।

Transliteration

tām āpatantīṃ sahasā śilāṃ dṛṣṭvā mahodaraḥ |

asambhrāntas tato bāṇair nirbibheda durāsadām ||6.98.13||

Translation

Seeing that formidable rock rushing toward him, Mahodara did not lose his composure; at once he pierced and shattered it with arrows.

Context

Then seeing the formidable rock coming towards him, he was not bewildered and immediately struck and broke it with his arrows.

Characters & Entities

• Mahodara
• Sugrīva
• Bāṇa (arrows)
• Śilā (rock)

FAQs

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

Self-control under threat is a key ethical discipline; composure enables effective, measured response.

What is the narrative situation?

Mahodara counters Sugrīva’s rock-throw by breaking the rock with arrows.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Presence of mind and martial skill—Mahodara remains unshaken.