Shloka 2.85.6

भरत-गुहसंवादः (Bharata and Guha: Trust, Hospitality, and the Burden of Grief)

Devanagari script

दाशास्त्वाऽनुऽगमिष्यन्ति धन्विनस्सुसमाहिताः।अहं त्वानुगमिष्यामि राजपुत्र महायशः।।2.85.6।।

Transliteration

dāśās tvām anugamiṣyanti dhanvinaḥ su-samāhitāḥ |

ahaṃ tv anugamiṣyāmi rājaputra mahāyaśaḥ || 2.85.6 ||

Translation

O prince of great renown, these fishermen, well-prepared and armed with bows, will accompany you—and I too will follow with you.

Context

O prince of great renown! I shall follow you, well-prepared with these fishermen, armed with bows.

Characters & Entities

• Guha
• Bharata
• Dāśas (fishermen/boatmen)

FAQs

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

Dharma as loyal assistance: Guha offers protection and guidance for a righteous purpose, showing that support of truth-aligned action is itself a moral duty.

What is the narrative situation?

Guha responds to Bharata’s travel query by arranging an escort through difficult terrain near the Gaṅgā.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Guha’s devotion and readiness to serve—practical help paired with vigilance.