Shloka 6.98.35

महोदरवधः (The Slaying of Mahodara)

Devanagari script

हत्वांतंवानरैस्सार्धंननादमुदितोहरिः ।।6.98.35।।चुक्रोध च दशग्रीवोबभौहृष्टश्चराघवः ।

Transliteration

hatvā taṃ vānaraiḥ sārdhaṃ nanāda mudito hariḥ |

cukrodha ca daśagrīvo babhau hṛṣṭaś ca rāghavaḥ ||6.98.35||

Translation

Having slain him, Sugrīva, rejoicing with the Vānaras, roared aloud. Daśagrīva blazed with wrath, while Rāghava shone with gladness.

Context

Sugriva, the monkey leader having killed Mahodara, the Vanaras shouted in joy. The ten headed Ravana became enraged. Raghava was glad.

Characters & Entities

• Sugrīva
• Vānara army
• Daśagrīva (Rāvaṇa)
• Rāghava (Rāma)
• Mahodara (implied by context: 'him')

FAQs

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

Dharma brings legitimate relief and confidence to its defenders, while adharma reacts with anger when its power is checked—showing the moral polarity of responses to justice.

What is the narrative situation?

Sugrīva’s slaying of Mahodara triggers celebration among the Vānaras, provokes Rāvaṇa’s fury, and reassures Rāma.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s composed satisfaction in righteous progress—gladness rooted in duty rather than cruelty.