Shloka 2.84.10
गुहस्य सन्देहः, गङ्गातीर-रक्षा, भरतस्य सत्कारः (Guha’s Suspicion, Securing the Ganga Bank, and Hospitality to Bharata)
इत्युक्त्वोपायनं गृह्य मत्स्यमांसमधूनि च।अभिचक्राम भरतं निषादाधिपतिर्गुहः।।।।
ity uktvopāyanaṃ gṛhya matsyamāṃsamadhūni ca |
abhicakrāma bharataṃ niṣādādhipatir guhaḥ ||
Having spoken thus, Guha, lord of the Niṣādas, took gifts—fish, meat, and wine—and went forth to meet Bharata.
Having spoken thus, Guha, lord of the nishadas, approached Bharata, taking with him fish, meat and wine as offerings.
Atithi-dharma (hospitality) and respectful diplomacy: approaching a royal guest with appropriate offerings, acknowledging relationship and status.
Guha prepares to receive Bharata and his forces, bringing customary provisions as a sign of welcome.
Generosity and courtesy—Guha’s readiness to honor a guest-king through offerings.