Valmiki Ramayana 2.50.40-41: Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 50, Shlokas 40-41
गङ्गादर्शनम् तथा गुहसमागमः
Vision of the Gaṅgā and Meeting with Guha
एवं ब्रुवाणं तु गुहं राघवः प्रत्युवाच ह ॥४०॥
अर्चिताश्चैव हृष्टाश्च भवता सर्वथा वयम् ।
पद्भ्यामभिगमाच्चैव स्नेहसन्दर्शनेन च ॥४१॥
evaṃ bruvāṇaṃ tu guhaṃ rāghavaḥ pratyuvāca ha ||40||
arcitāścaiva hṛṣṭāśca bhavatā sarvathā vayam |
padbhyāmabhigamāccaiva snehasandarśanena ca ||41||
गुह इतना बोल रहा था, तब राघव ने उसका जवाब दिया। बोला, तुमने हमें बहुत इज्जत दी है। तुमने खुश किया हमें। पाँव चल के आए हमसे मिलने, और प्यार भी दिखाया।
Hearing (the words of) Guha, Rama replied By coming on foot to meet us and by displaying your friendliness, you have amply honoured us and pleased us.
FAQs
Gratitude and humility as dharma: Rama recognizes sincere affection as the highest honor, not merely material offerings.
Rama responds to Guha’s welcome and hospitality, acknowledging his warmth and effort.
Rama’s courtesy and appreciative restraint—he values love and respect over luxury.
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