Valmiki Ramayana 2.52.77 — Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 52, Shloka 77
गङ्गातरणम्, सुमन्त्र-प्रतिनिवर्तनम्, जटाधारणम्
Crossing the Gaṅgā; Sumantra’s Return; Adoption of Ascetic Signs
अथारुरोह तेजस्वी स्वयं लक्ष्मणपूर्वजः।ततो निषादाधिपतिर्गुहो ज्ञातीनचोदयत्।।2.52.77।।
athārurōha tejasvī svayaṃ lakṣmaṇapūrvajaḥ | tato niṣādādhipatir guho jñātīn acodayat || 2.52.77 ||
Então o radiante Rāma, o irmão mais velho de Lakṣmaṇa, embarcou ele mesmo. Depois disso, Guha, senhor dos Niṣādas, incitou seus parentes a pôr mãos à obra (e remar).
With the boat boarded by the glorious Rama, Lakshmana's elder brother, Guha, king of the nishadas urged his kinsmen (to row the boat).
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Dharma is cooperative duty: leaders and communities act together to assist the righteous, expressing solidarity and hospitality.
With Sītā and Lakṣmaṇa already aboard, Rāma boards; Guha then mobilizes his people to row and facilitate the crossing.
Supportive friendship and readiness to serve—Guha actively ensures safe passage for Rāma’s party.
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