Shloka 2.84.6

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

Devanagari script

भर्ताचैव सखाचैव रामो दाशरथिर्मम।तस्यार्थकामास्सन्नद्धा गङ्गाऽनूपे प्रतिष्ठत।।।।

Transliteration

bhartā caiva sakhā caiva rāmo dāśarathir mama |

tasyārthakāmāḥ sannaddhā gaṅgā ’nūpe pratiṣṭhata ||

Translation

Rāma, Daśaratha’s son, is to me both lord and friend. Therefore, armed for his sake, take your stand upon the bank of the Gaṅgā.

Context

Rama, son of Dasaratha, is not only my master but also my friend. Therefore, to safeguard his interests remain stationed here on the bank of the river Ganga.

Characters & Entities

• Guha
• Rāma
• Daśaratha
• Gaṅgā

FAQs

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

Dharma as faithful guardianship: when one recognizes a righteous person as lord and friend, one protects his welfare without wavering.

What is the narrative situation?

Guha orders his people to hold the Gaṅgā bank defensively to safeguard Rāma’s interests.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Loyal friendship (sakhya) joined with service (bhṛtya-bhāva): Guha treats devotion and protection as a duty.