गर्ज गर्ज क्षणं मूढ मधु यावत्पिबाम्यहम् । मया त्वयि हतेऽत्रैव गर्जिष्यन्त्याशु देवताः ॥ ३८ ॥
garja garja kṣhaṇaṁ mūḍha madhu yāvatpibāmyaham mayā tvayi hate’traiva garjiṣhyantyāśhu devatāḥ
Translation
"Roar, roar for a moment, fool, while I drink this honey. When you are slain by me right here, the gods will soon be roaring."
Hindi Meaning (हिंदी अर्थ)
"ओ मूढ़! जब तक मैं मधु पीती हूँ, तब तक क्षण भर गर्ज ले। यहीं मेरे हाथों तेरे मारे जाने पर शीघ्र ही देवता गर्जना करेंगे।"
Commentary
Garja garja kshanam mudha, "roar, roar for a moment, fool," is one of the most famous lines of the Saptashati, often quoted for its fearless confidence. The demon's roar is temporary; the gods' roar of victory is coming.