Shloka 2.50.37

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

Devanagari script

ततो गुणवदन्नाद्यमुपादाय पृथग्विधम्।।2.50.37।।अर्घ्यं चोपानयत्क्षिप्रं वाक्यं चेदमुवाच ह।

Transliteration

tato guṇavad annādyam upādāya pṛthagvidham | arghyaṃ copānayat kṣipraṃ vākyaṃ cedam uvāca ha || 2.50.37 ||

Translation

Then, bringing various kinds of fine food, he quickly presented arghya—the respectful welcome-offering—and spoke these words.

Context

Thereafter he quickly brought rice and various kinds of tasty food and drink as welcome offerings and said to him:

Characters & Entities

• Guha
• Rama
• Arghya (welcome offering)

FAQs

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

Respectful hospitality as dharma: offering arghya and good food signifies honoring the guest as worthy of reverence.

What is the narrative situation?

Guha prepares and presents welcome offerings for Rama and Lakshmana.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Guha’s promptness and sincerity in service.