Shloka 2.50.42

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

Devanagari script

भुजाभ्यां साधु पीनाभ्यां पीडयन्वाक्यमब्रवीत्।।दिष्ट्या त्वां गुह पश्यामि ह्यरोगं सह बान्धवैः।अपि ते कुशलं राष्ट्रे मित्रेषु च धनेषु च।।2.50.42।।

Transliteration

yattv idaṃ bhavatā kiñcit prītyā samupakalpitam | sarvaṃ tad anujānāmi na hi varte pratigrahe || 2.50.43 ||

Translation

“Whatever you have arranged here out of affection—I release you from it entirely; for I am not in a position to accept gifts.”

Context

Rama embracing him tightly with his strong arms said, O Guha! it is fortunate that I am able to see you and your relations in good health. Hope, all is well with your friends, kingdom and (collection of) revenue.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Guha
• Gifts/offerings (pratigraha)

FAQs

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

Integrity in renunciation: having accepted exile truthfully, Rama avoids benefits that contradict the spirit of his vow, declining acceptance (pratigraha) to preserve ethical consistency.

What is the narrative situation?

After Guha offers abundant hospitality, Rama politely declines accepting provisions as gifts.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rama’s self-restraint and principled adherence to the discipline of exile.