Valmiki Ramayana 2.89.12: Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 89, Shloka 12
गङ्गातरणम् · Bharata’s Ferrying of the Army across the Ganga
तत स्स्वस्तिकविज्ञेयां पाण्डुकम्बलसंवृताम् ।
सनन्दिघोषां कल्याणीं गुहो नावमुपाहरत् ॥१२॥
tataḥ svastikavijñeyāṃ pāṇḍukambalasaṃvṛtām |
sanandighoṣāṃ kalyāṇīṃ guho nāvam upāharat ||12||
फिर गुह एक नाव लाया जिसका नाम स्वस्तिका था। वो नाव सफेद कंबल से ढाकी हुई थी। उसमें अच्छी आवाज़ थी, बिल्कुल शुभ मानी जाती थी।
Then Guha personally brought an auspicious boat known as Swastika covered with white canvas and generating captivating sounds.
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Dharma appears as respectful hospitality and assistance to travelers—Guha supports the righteous journey by providing the best means for safe crossing.
Guha personally produces a distinguished boat for the crossing, indicating the importance of the guests and the seriousness of the task.
Guha’s devotion, generosity, and readiness to serve without hesitation.
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