Valmiki Ramayana 2.85.2: Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 85, Shloka 2
भरत-गुहसंवादः
Bharata and Guha: Trust, Hospitality, and the Burden of Grief
ऊर्जितः खलु ते कामः कृतो मम गुरोस्सखे ।
यो मे त्वमीदृशीं सेनामेकोऽभ्यर्चितुमिच्छसि ॥२॥
ūrjitaḥ khalu te kāmaḥ kṛto mama guroḥ sakhe |
yo me tvam īdṛśīṁ senām eko 'bhyarcitum icchasi ||2||
भाई, मेरे बड़े भाई का दोस्त, तुम्हारी नीयत बहुत अच्छी है। इतनी बड़ी सेना मेरे लिए आयी है, और तुम अकेला सबका ख्याल रखना चाहते हो। यह बात मेरे गुरु को भी पसंद आयी।
O dear friend of my elder brother, your desire to extend hospitality to this large army all alone is indeed noble.
FAQs
It upholds dharma through honoring hospitality and recognizing selfless service; Bharata praises Guha’s willingness to care for guests beyond his capacity.
Bharata, traveling with a large force to seek Rama, responds to Guha’s offer of hosting the army and acknowledges its nobility.
Guha’s generosity and Bharata’s gratitude—both aligned with righteous conduct (dharma) in social relations.
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