Valmiki Ramayana 2.50.33: Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 50, Shloka 33
गङ्गादर्शनम् तथा गुहसमागमः
Vision of the Gaṅgā and Meeting with Guha
तत्र राजा गुहो नाम रामस्यात्मसमस्सखा ।
निषादजात्यो बलवान् स्थपतिश्चेति विश्रुतः ॥३३॥
tatra rājā guho nāma rāmasyātmasamaḥ sakhā |
niṣādajātyo balavān sthapatiś ceti viśrutaḥ ||33||
वहाँ एक राजा था जिसका नाम गुह था। वो राम का दोस्त था, अपने जैसा ही करीब। वो निषाद जाति में पैदा हुआ था। बहुत ताकतवाला था और सब उसके सरदार को जानते थे।
There lived the mighty king Guha who was born in the race of nishadas (hunters) and became famous as their lord. He was a friend to Rama who was like his own self.
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Dharma recognizes virtue beyond social labels: Guha’s honored friendship with Rāma highlights respect, loyalty, and righteousness across communities.
The narration introduces Guha, the Niṣāda chief-king of the region near Śṛṅgīberapura, preparing for his meeting with Rāma.
Friendship grounded in character: Guha is presented as strong, responsible, and intimately loyal to Rāma.
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