Shloka 43
गङ्गादर्शनम् तथा गुहसमागमः
Vision of the Gaṅgā and Meeting with Guha
यत्त्विदं भवता किञ्चित्प्रीत्या समुपकल्पितम्।सर्वं तदनुजानामि न हि वर्ते प्रतिग्रहे।।2.50.43।।
yattv idaṃ bhavatā kiñcit prītyā samupakalpitam | sarvaṃ tad anujānāmi na hi varte pratigrahe || 2.50.43 ||
“तुमने जो कुछ भी प्रेमवश यहाँ तैयार किया है, उस सब से मैं तुम्हें मुक्त करता हूँ; क्योंकि मैं उपहार स्वीकार करने की स्थिति में नहीं हूँ।”
Rama embracing him tightly with his strong arms said, O Guha! it is fortunate that I am able to see you and your relations in good health. Hope, all is well with your friends, kingdom and (collection of) revenue.
FAQs
Integrity in renunciation: having accepted exile truthfully, Rama avoids benefits that contradict the spirit of his vow, declining acceptance (pratigraha) to preserve ethical consistency.
After Guha offers abundant hospitality, Rama politely declines accepting provisions as gifts.
Rama’s self-restraint and principled adherence to the discipline of exile.