Shloka 52
आदि पर्व, अध्याय 67 — गान्धर्वविवाह-समयः
Duḥṣanta–Śakuntalā: Gandharva Marriage and Succession Condition
पजञ्चमस्त्वभवत् तेषां प्रवरो यो महासुर: । महौजा इति विख्यातो बभूवेह परंतप:,कालेयोंमें जो पाँचवाँ श्रेष्ठ महादैत्य था, वही इस लोकमें शत्रुतापन महौजाके नामसे विख्यात हुआ
pañcamas tv abhavat teṣāṁ pravaro yo mahāsuraḥ | mahaujā iti vikhyāto babhūveha parantapaḥ ||
ان میں پانچواں، جو سب سے برتر مہااسُر تھا، اسی دنیا میں ‘مہَوجا’ کے نام سے مشہور ہوا—دشمنوں کو جلانے والا۔
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights how identity in epic narrative is shaped by recognized qualities—here, extraordinary vigor and enemy-subduing prowess—showing that fame follows manifested power and deeds.
Vaiśampāyana continues a genealogical/accounting passage: the fifth among a group of great Asuras is identified as becoming known in the world by the name Mahaujā, described as a formidable 'scorcher of enemies.'