Valmiki Ramayana 2.86.5: Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 86, Shloka 5
लक्ष्मणगुणवर्णनम् · Lakshmana’s Vigil and Guha’s Testimony
नहि रामात्प्रियतरो ममास्ति भुवि कश्चन ।
मोत्सुकोऽभूर्ब्रवीम्येतदप्यसत्यं तवाग्रतः ॥५॥
nahi rāmāt priyataro mamāsti bhuvi kaścana |
mā utsuko 'bhūr bravīmy etad api satyaṃ tavāgrataḥ ||5||
Für mich gibt es auf Erden niemanden, der mir lieber ist als Rāma. Sei nicht besorgt; diese Wahrheit spreche ich in deiner Gegenwart aus.
To me, there is none on earth dearer than Rama. Do not have any anxiety. I am telling you the truth.
FAQs
Truthfulness (satya) joined with compassionate reassurance—Guha pledges sincerity and calms Bharata’s fear without deception.
Bharata is anxious about Rāma’s safety; Guha responds by affirming his affection for Rāma and speaking truthfully to reassure him.
Guha’s loyalty and integrity: steadfast friendship toward Rāma and commitment to speak the truth openly.
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