Ramayana — Yuddha Kanda, Sarga 98, Shloka 19
महोदरवधः
The Slaying of Mahodara
गदापरिघहस्तौतौयुधिवीरौसमीयतुः ।नर्दन्तौगोवृषप्रख्यौघनाविवसविद्युतौ ।।6.98.19।।
gadā-parigha-hastau tau yudhi vīrau samīyatuḥ |
nardantau go-vṛṣa-prakhyau ghanāv iva sa-vidyutau ||6.98.19||
Di medan laga kedua kesatria itu maju saling mendekat—yang satu menggenggam gada, yang lain palang besi—mengaum bagaikan banteng perkasa, laksana awan badai yang menyambar kilat.
The Lord of Rakshasas, Ravana, became doubly angry by the destruction of his army and fall of Virupaksha.
FAQs
Dharma in war emphasizes courage aligned with purpose: the fighters meet openly in direct combat, reflecting the kṣātra ethic of confronting an opponent without deceit.
Sugrīva and Mahodara close distance and formally engage, depicted with vivid similes to mark the intensity of the duel.
Vīrya (valor) and steadiness under danger—both are presented as formidable, meeting face-to-face rather than retreating.