Shloka 2.50.41

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

Devanagari script

एवं ब्रुवाणं तु गुहं राघवः प्रत्युवाच ह।।2.50.40।।अर्चिताश्चैव हृष्टाश्च भवता सर्वथा वयम्।पद्भ्यामभिगमाच्चैव स्नेहसन्दर्शनेन च।।2.50.41।।

Transliteration

bhujābhyāṃ sādhu pīnābhyāṃ pīḍayan vākyam abravīt | diṣṭyā tvāṃ guha paśyāmi hy arogyaṃ saha bāndhavaiḥ | api te kuśalaṃ rāṣṭre mitreṣu ca dhaneṣu ca || 2.50.42 ||

Translation

Pressing him tightly with his strong arms, Rāma said: “Good fortune that I see you, O Guha, healthy along with your kinsmen. Is all well with your realm, your friends, and your wealth?”

Context

Hearing (the words of) Guha, Rama replied By coming on foot to meet us and by displaying your friendliness, you have amply honoured us and pleased us.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Guha
• Guha's relatives
• Rāṣṭra (kingdom)

FAQs

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

Dharma as care for well-being: Rama’s first concern is the health and stability of Guha’s people and polity, reflecting righteous leadership values even while in exile.

What is the narrative situation?

Rama embraces Guha and inquires after the welfare of his family, kingdom, allies, and resources.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rama’s empathetic statesmanship—concern for others’ welfare, not his own hardship.