Shloka 6.98.26

महोदरवधः (The Slaying of Mahodara)

Devanagari script

जघ्नतुस्तौतदान्योन्यंवेदतुश्चपुनःपुनः ।तलैश्चान्योन्यमहत्यपेततुश्चमहीतले ।।6.98.26।।

Transliteration

utpetatus tatas tūrṇaṁ jaghnatuś ca parasparam |

bhujaiś cikṣipatur vīrāv anyonyam aparājitau ||6.98.27||

Translation

Then they sprang up swiftly and struck one another; those two undefeated heroes grappled, each pushing the other back with his arms.

Context

Then both of them again and again striking each other slapping with palms fell down and rolled on the ground.

Characters & Entities

• Sugrīva
• Mahodara

FAQs

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

Resilience is a dhārmic strength: falling is not failure; one rises and continues the rightful task with steadiness and courage.

What is the narrative situation?

After tumbling to the ground, both combatants recover immediately and resume grappling and striking.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Vīrya joined with kṣamā (endurance): the capacity to recover quickly and persist without losing fighting spirit.