Shloka 2.89.4

गङ्गातरणम् — Bharata’s Ferrying of the Army across the Ganga

Devanagari script

इति संवदतोरेवमन्योन्यं नरसिंहयोः।आगम्य प्राञ्जलिः काले गुहो भरतमब्रवीत्।।।।

Transliteration

tato guhaḥ santvaritaṃ śrutvā bharataśāsanam | prati praviśya nagaraṃ taṃ jñātijanam abravīt ||

Translation

Then Guha, quickly heeding Bharata’s command, entered his settlement and spoke to his kinsmen.

Context

While the two lions among men, Bharata and Satrughna were thus conversing with each other, Guha came in the appropriate time and said to Bharata with folded palms:

Characters & Entities

• Guha
• Bharata
• kinsmen/relations

FAQs

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

Dharma is shown as dutiful service and responsiveness: Guha promptly acts to fulfill a legitimate request, supporting righteous travel and order.

What is the narrative situation?

Guha moves swiftly to mobilize his people to arrange the crossing after Bharata’s request.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Efficiency and reliability in service—Guha acts without delay.