Shloka 2.50.35

गङ्गादर्शनम् तथा गुहसमागमः (Vision of the Gaṅgā and Meeting with Guha)

Devanagari script

ततो निषादाधिपतिं दृष्ट्वा दूरादुपस्थितम्।सह सौमित्रिणा राम स्समागच्छद्गुहेन सः।।2.50.35।।

Transliteration

tato niṣādādhipatiṃ dṛṣṭvā dūrād upasthitam | saha saumitriṇā rāmaḥ samāgacchad guhena saḥ || 2.50.35 ||

Translation

Then Rama, together with Saumitrī (Lakshmana), saw from afar the lord of the Niṣādas approaching, and he went forward to meet Guha.

Context

When Rama and Lakshmana saw from a distance that Guha, king of the nishadas, was approaching them, they went forward to receive him.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Lakshmana (Saumitrī)
• Guha
• Niṣādas

FAQs

What is the core ethical principle (Dharma) in this verse?

Dharma here is expressed as maryādā (proper conduct): Rama does not wait to be served but steps forward to honor a friend and host, showing respect and equality in greeting.

What is the narrative situation?

While in exile, Rama and Lakshmana see Guha, the Niṣāda chief, approaching and go forward to receive him.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rama’s humility and courtesy—he initiates the respectful meeting despite his princely status.