Shloka 2.84.2

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

Devanagari script

महतीयमितस्सेना सागराभा प्रदृश्यते।नास्यान्तमधिगच्छामि मनसापि विचिन्तयन्।।।।

Transliteration

mahatīyam itas senā sāgarābhā pradṛśyate |

nāsyāntam adhigacchāmi manasāpi vicintayan ||

Translation

This army on this side appears vast like an ocean; even when I reflect upon it in my mind, I cannot grasp its limit.

Context

Here is an army as vast as the ocean, and I am unable to comprehend its magnitude even mentally.

Characters & Entities

• Guha
• senā (army)
• sāgara (ocean)

FAQs

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

Dharma here is vigilance guided by reason: a leader must accurately assess danger before acting, without recklessness or complacency.

What is the narrative situation?

Guha observes Bharata’s approaching force near the Gaṅgā and notes its immense scale, prompting defensive planning.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Practical wisdom and alert leadership—Guha carefully evaluates the situation rather than reacting blindly.