Shloka 6.98.30

महोदरवधः (The Slaying of Mahodara)

Devanagari script

तौतुरोषपरीताङ्गौनर्दन्तावभ्यधावताम् ।।6.98.30।।उद्यतासीरणेहृष्टावुभौशस्त्रविशारदौ ।

Transliteration

tatas tu roṣaparītāṅgau nardantāv abhyadhāvatām |

udyatāsī raṇe hṛṣṭāv ubhau śastraviśāradau ||6.98.30||

Translation

Then, their bodies seized by wrath, roaring aloud, the two rushed at one another. In the crush of battle they advanced with swords raised—both exultant, both masters of weapons.

Context

Then the two, whose limbs ceased, who were knowledgeable in the use of weapons, furious, sprang forward in the battle, both with joy, roaring to destroy one another.

Characters & Entities

• Sugrīva
• Mahodara
• Sword (asī)

FAQs

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

The verse implicitly warns that anger drives combatants, yet dharma requires mastery over rage; skill must be governed by right intention, not mere fury.

What is the narrative situation?

Sugrīva and Mahodara move into an armed duel, charging with raised swords and battle-cries.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Martial proficiency—both are described as śastra-viśārada, trained and capable in weapon use.