Ramayana — Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 86, Shloka 5
लक्ष्मणगुणवर्णनम्
Lakshmana’s Vigil and Guha’s Testimony
नहि रामात्प्रियतरो ममास्ति भुवि कश्चन।मोत्सुकोऽभूर्ब्रवीम्येतदप्यसत्यं तवाग्रतः।।।।
nahi rāmāt priyataro mamāsti bhuvi kaścana | mā utsuko 'bhūr bravīmy etad api satyaṃ tavāgrataḥ ||
माझ्यासाठी या भूमीवर रामापेक्षा अधिक प्रिय कोणीही नाही. तू व्याकुळ होऊ नकोस; तुझ्या समोर मी असत्य बोलत नाही—हेच सत्य सांगतो.
To me, there is none on earth dearer than Rama. Do not have any anxiety. I am telling you the truth.
FAQs
Truthfulness (satya) joined with compassionate reassurance—Guha pledges sincerity and calms Bharata’s fear without deception.
Bharata is anxious about Rāma’s safety; Guha responds by affirming his affection for Rāma and speaking truthfully to reassure him.
Guha’s loyalty and integrity: steadfast friendship toward Rāma and commitment to speak the truth openly.