Shloka 6.98.31
महोदरवधः (The Slaying of Mahodara)
दक्षिणंमण्डलंचोभौसुतूर्णंसम्परीयतुः ।।6.98.31।।अन्योन्यमभिसङ्कृद्धौ जये प्रणिहितावुभौ ।
dakṣiṇaṃ maṇḍalaṃ cobhau sutūrṇaṃ samparīyatūḥ |
anyonyam abhisaṅkruddhau jaye praṇihitāv ubhau ||6.98.31||
Both wheeled swiftly in rightward circles, each enraged at the other; and, intent on victory, they closed in once more.
Enraged at one another, intent to win, both stretched forth at great speed, going from left to right in circles and encountered each other.
Dharma in conflict includes discipline and restraint: even in rage, action is channeled through controlled movement and purposeful intent rather than chaos.
The duel becomes tactical as both fighters circle rapidly, seeking an opening to secure victory.
Focused resolve—both are portrayed as intent on victory, showing concentration and persistence.