Shloka 35
महोदरवधः
The Slaying of Mahodara
हत्वांतंवानरैस्सार्धंननादमुदितोहरिः ।।6.98.35।।चुक्रोध च दशग्रीवोबभौहृष्टश्चराघवः ।
hatvā taṃ vānaraiḥ sārdhaṃ nanāda mudito hariḥ |
cukrodha ca daśagrīvo babhau hṛṣṭaś ca rāghavaḥ ||6.98.35||
Tras darle muerte, Sugrīva, gozoso junto a los Vānaras, lanzó un gran rugido. Daśagrīva se encendió en ira, mientras Rāghava resplandecía de júbilo.
Sugriva, the monkey leader having killed Mahodara, the Vanaras shouted in joy. The ten headed Ravana became enraged. Raghava was glad.
FAQs
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.
Sugrīva’s slaying of Mahodara triggers celebration among the Vānaras, provokes Rāvaṇa’s fury, and reassures Rāma.
Rāma’s composed satisfaction in righteous progress—gladness rooted in duty rather than cruelty.