Valmiki Ramayana 2.89.5: Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 89, Shloka 5
गङ्गातरणम् · Bharata’s Ferrying of the Army across the Ganga
कच्चित्सुखं नदीतीरेऽवात्सीः काकुत्स्थ शर्वरीम् ।
कच्चित्ते सह सैन्यस्य तावत्सर्वमनामयम् ॥५॥
kaccit sukhaṃ nadītīre 'vātsīḥ kākutstha śarvarīm |
kaccit te saha sainyasya tāvat sarvam anāmayam ||5||
Guha bertanya: “Wahai keturunan Kakutstha, apakah engkau bermalam dengan tenteram di tepi sungai? Dan apakah segala sesuatu bagi dirimu beserta pasukanmu bebas dari gangguan dan penyakit?”
O scion of the Kakutstha race (Bharata)! I trust, you and your army passed the night on the river bank comfortably without any inconvenience.
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Dharma appears as guest-care and responsible leadership: Guha checks the well-being of Bharata and the troops, reflecting righteous concern for others’ welfare.
After hosting Bharata near the river, Guha inquires whether Bharata and his army spent the night safely and comfortably.
Guha’s compassion and conscientious hospitality toward travelers and guests.
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