Shloka 2.51.3

अयोध्याकाण्डे एकपञ्चाशः सर्गः — Guha’s Vigil and Lakṣmaṇa’s Lament (Night on the riverbank)

Devanagari script

उचितोऽयं जनस्सर्वः क्लेशानां त्वं सुखोचितः।गुप्त्यर्थं जागरिष्यामः काकुत्स्थस्य वयं निशाम्।।।।

Transliteration

so 'haṁ priyasakhaṁ rāmaṁ śayānaṁ saha sītayā |

rakṣiṣyāmi dhanuṣpāṇiḥ sarvato jñātibhiḥ saha ||

Translation

So I, bow in hand, together with my kinsmen, will guard my dear friend Rama as he rests with Sita—protecting them from every side.

Context

We are used to all kinds of suffering and you, to comfort. We will keep vigil during the night for the protection of Rama, descendant of the Kakutsthas.

Characters & Entities

• Guha
• Lakshmana
• Rama
• Sita

FAQs

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

Protective duty: offering armed protection to the vulnerable and to honored guests is a concrete expression of dharma.

What is the narrative situation?

As Rama and Sita rest, Guha volunteers to stand guard with weapons and manpower to ensure their safety.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Courageous loyalty—Guha converts affection into responsible action.