Shloka 2.84.11

गुहस्य सन्देहः, गङ्गातीर-रक्षा, भरतस्य सत्कारः (Guha’s Suspicion, Securing the Ganga Bank, and Hospitality to Bharata)

Devanagari script

तमायान्तं तु सम्प्रेक्ष्य सूतपुत्रः प्रतापवान्।भरतायाऽचचक्षेऽथ विनयज्ञो विनीतवत्।।।।

Transliteration

tam āyāntaṃ tu samprekṣya sūtaputraḥ pratāpavān |

bharatāyācacakṣe ’tha vinayajño vinītavat ||

Translation

Seeing him approaching, the valiant Sumantra—son of a sūta, skilled in propriety—humbly informed Bharata.

Context

The valiant Sumantra, conversant with ways of modesty, observed Guha approaching them and humbly informed Bharata.

Characters & Entities

• Sumantra
• Bharata
• Guha

FAQs

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

Maryādā (proper conduct): communication to a king is done with humility and decorum, preserving respect and order.

What is the narrative situation?

Guha is approaching Bharata; Sumantra notices and formally reports it to Bharata.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Vinaya (humility) and tact—Sumantra’s disciplined, respectful speech.