Ramayana — Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 50, Shloka 33
तत्र राजा गुहो नाम रामस्यात्मसमस्सखा।निषादजात्यो बलवान् स्थपतिश्चेति विश्रुतः।।2.50.33।।
tatra rājā guho nāma rāmasyātmasamaḥ sakhā | niṣādajātyo balavān sthapatiś ceti viśrutaḥ || 2.50.33 ||
There lived a king named Guha—Rāma’s friend, as dear as his own self—born among the Niṣādas; powerful, and renowned as their chief.
Sumantra also got off the chariot, unyoked the horses and with folded palms stood near Rama who had already reached the foot of the tree.
FAQs
Dharma recognizes virtue beyond social labels: Guha’s honored friendship with Rāma highlights respect, loyalty, and righteousness across communities.
The narration introduces Guha, the Niṣāda chief-king of the region near Śṛṅgīberapura, preparing for his meeting with Rāma.
Friendship grounded in character: Guha is presented as strong, responsible, and intimately loyal to Rāma.