Shloka 2.50.38

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

Devanagari script

स्वागतं ते महाबाहो तवेयमखिला मही।।2.50.38।।वयं प्रेष्या भवान्भर्ता साधु राज्यं प्रशाधि नः।

Transliteration

svāgataṃ te mahābāho taveyaṃ ’khilā mahī | vayaṃ preṣyā bhavān bhartā sādhu rājyaṃ praśādhi naḥ || 2.50.38 ||

Translation

“Welcome to you, O mighty-armed one! This entire land is yours. We are your attendants; you are our lord. Rule this kingdom righteously for our good.”

Context

O mighty-armed prince, welcome to you! This entire land belongs to you. You are our master and we, your servants. Rule this kingdom happily.

Characters & Entities

• Guha
• Rama

FAQs

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

Loyalty to righteous authority: Guha recognizes Rama’s moral sovereignty and offers service, implying that true rule is grounded in dharma rather than mere possession.

What is the narrative situation?

Guha welcomes Rama and symbolically offers his territory and allegiance.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Guha’s steadfast allegiance and reverence for Rama’s righteousness.