Shloka 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||
二人はともに素早く右回りに輪を描き、互いへの憤怒を燃やした。勝利に心を定め、再び間合いを詰めて迫り合った。
Enraged at one another, intent to win, both stretched forth at great speed, going from left to right in circles and encountered each other.
FAQs
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.