महोदरवधः
The Slaying of Mahodara
आविध्यतु स तंदीप्तंपरिघंतस्यदर्शयन् ।परिघाग्रेणवेगेनजघानास्यहयोत्तमान् ।6.98.17।।
āvidhya tu sa taṃ dīptaṃ parighaṃ tasya darśayan |
parighāgreṇa vegena jaghānāsya hayottamān ||6.98.17||
彼は燃えさかる鉄の棒を振り回して相手に示し、その先端をもって凄まじい勢いで打ち下ろし、マホーダラの最上の馬を討ち倒した。
Sugriva, picking up that glowing iron bar, exhibiting its top, whirling it around, struck the best of horses of Mahodara.
In dharmic combat, disabling the enemy’s mobility can be a strategic act to reduce harm and gain control, rather than indiscriminate slaughter.
Sugrīva uses a parigha to strike Mahodara’s horses, crippling his chariot’s movement.
Strategic courage—Sugrīva targets the opponent’s tactical advantage (the chariot team).