Shloka 2.50.39

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

Devanagari script

भक्ष्यं भोज्यं च पेयं च लेह्यंचेदमुपस्थितम्।।2.50.39।।शयनानि च मुख्यानि वाजिनां खादनं च ते।

Transliteration

bhakṣyaṃ bhojyaṃ ca peyaṃ ca lehyaṃ cedam upasthitam | śayanāni ca mukhyāni vājināṃ khādanaṃ ca te || 2.50.39 ||

Translation

Here are foods to bite and chew, drinks and sweets to lick—all made ready; and here are fine beds, and fodder too for your horses.

Context

All kinds of food to be taken by biting, chewing, drinking and licking are here for you. There is an excellent bed ready. There are also enough fodder for the horses.

Characters & Entities

• Guha
• Rama
• Lakshmana
• Horses

FAQs

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

Complete hospitality: dharma is not only honoring the guest but also caring for the guest’s companions and animals, ensuring comfort and dignity.

What is the narrative situation?

Guha enumerates the provisions arranged for Rama’s stay, including bedding and fodder.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Guha’s attentiveness and practical compassion.