Shloka 38
गङ्गादर्शनम् तथा गुहसमागमः
Vision of the Gaṅgā and Meeting with Guha
स्वागतं ते महाबाहो तवेयमखिला मही।।2.50.38।।वयं प्रेष्या भवान्भर्ता साधु राज्यं प्रशाधि नः।
svāgataṃ te mahābāho taveyaṃ ’khilā mahī | vayaṃ preṣyā bhavān bhartā sādhu rājyaṃ praśādhi naḥ || 2.50.38 ||
“हे महाबाहो! आपका स्वागत है। यह समस्त भूमि आपकी है। हम आपके सेवक हैं, आप हमारे स्वामी; हमारे हित के लिए धर्मपूर्वक राज्य का शासन कीजिए।”
O mighty-armed prince, welcome to you! This entire land belongs to you. You are our master and we, your servants. Rule this kingdom happily.
FAQs
Loyalty to righteous authority: Guha recognizes Rama’s moral sovereignty and offers service, implying that true rule is grounded in dharma rather than mere possession.
Guha welcomes Rama and symbolically offers his territory and allegiance.
Guha’s steadfast allegiance and reverence for Rama’s righteousness.