Shloka 6.98.14

महोदरवधः (The Slaying of Mahodara)

Devanagari script

रक्षसातेनबाणौघैर्निकृत्तासासहस्रधा ।निपपातशिलाभूमौगृध्रचक्रमिवाकुलम् ।।6.98.14।।

Transliteration

rakṣasā tena bāṇaughair nikṛttā sā sahasradhā |

nipapāta śilā bhūmau gṛdhracakram ivākulam ||6.98.14||

Translation

Severed into a thousand fragments by that rākṣasa’s torrent of arrows, the rock fell to the ground, scattered like a swirling circle of vultures.

Context

That rock, struck by Mahodara fell on the ground shattered and broken into a thousand pieces.

Characters & Entities

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

FAQs

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

The verse underscores consequences: every act in conflict produces rapid, irreversible results; Dharma urges foresight and restraint.

What is the narrative situation?

The rock hurled by Sugrīva is destroyed midair and falls in many pieces.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Technical prowess in battle (on Mahodara’s side), shown through decisive counteraction.