Shloka 2.50.32
गङ्गादर्शनम् तथा गुहसमागमः (Vision of the Gaṅgā and Meeting with Guha)
सुमन्त्रोऽप्यवतीर्यास्मान्मोचयित्वा हयोत्तमान्।वृक्षमूलगतं राममुपतस्थे कृताञ्जलिः।।2.50.32।।
tatra rājā guho nāma rāmasyātmasamaḥ sakhā | niṣādajātyo balavān sthapatiś ceti viśrutaḥ || 2.50.33 ||
There lived a king named Guha—Rāma’s friend, as dear as his own self—born among the Niṣādas; powerful, and renowned as their chief.
Sumantra also got off the chariot, unyoked the horses and with folded palms stood near Rama who had already reached the foot of the tree.
Dharma recognizes virtue beyond social labels: Guha’s honored friendship with Rāma highlights respect, loyalty, and righteousness across communities.
The narration introduces Guha, the Niṣāda chief-king of the region near Śṛṅgīberapura, preparing for his meeting with Rāma.
Friendship grounded in character: Guha is presented as strong, responsible, and intimately loyal to Rāma.