Ramayana — Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 83, Shloka 19
अयोध्याकाण्डे त्र्यशीति तमः सर्गः — Bharata’s Departure and Encampment on the Gaṅgā
Śṛṅgīberapura
ते गत्वा दूरमध्वानं रथयानाश्वकुञ्जरैः।समासेदुस्ततो गङ्गां शृङ्गीबेरपुरं प्रति।।2.83.19।।यत्र रामसखो वीरो गुहो ज्ञातिगणैर्वृतः।निवसत्यप्रमादेन देशं तं परिपालयन्।।2.83.20।।
te gatvā dūram adhvānaṃ rathayānāśvakuñjaraiḥ |
samāsedus tato gaṅgāṃ śṛṅgīberapuraṃ prati || 2.83.19 ||
yatra rāmasakho vīro guho jñātigaṇair vṛtaḥ |
nivasaty apramādena deśaṃ taṃ paripālayan || 2.83.20 ||
After travelling a long stretch by chariots, carriages, horses, and elephants, they reached the Gaṅgā on the way to Śṛṅgīberapura, where the valiant Guha—Rāma’s friend—lived surrounded by his kinsmen, vigilantly protecting that land.
After travelling a long distance on chariots, carriages, horses and elephants, they reached the river Ganga close to Srngiberapura, a country ruled vigilantly by Rama's friend, the valiant Guha who lived there along with his relatives.
FAQs
Dharma is expressed as vigilant protection of one’s domain and faithful friendship: Guha safeguards his territory with care, and his identity as Rāma’s friend signals loyalty grounded in righteous alliance.
Bharata’s party completes a long journey and reaches the Gaṅgā near Śṛṅgīberapura, the area associated with Guha, who is connected to Rāma.
Guha’s apramāda (vigilance) and steadfast loyalty, representing responsible leadership and trustworthy friendship.