Valmiki Ramayana 2.52.68 — Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 52, Shloka 68
गङ्गातरणम्, सुमन्त्र-प्रतिनिवर्तनम्, जटाधारणम्
Crossing the Gaṅgā; Sumantra’s Return; Adoption of Ascetic Signs
तत् क्षीरं राजपुत्राय गुहः क्षिप्रमुपाहरत्।।2.52.68।।लक्ष्मणस्यात्मनश्चैव रामस्तेनाकरोज्जटाः।
tat kṣīraṃ rāja-putrāya guhaḥ kṣipram upāharat ||2.52.68||
lakṣmaṇasyātmanaś caiva rāmas tenākaroj jaṭāḥ |
तत् क्षीरं राजपुत्राय गुहः शीघ्रमुपाहरत्। तेन रामो लक्ष्मणश्च स्वात्मनः जटां चकारतुः॥
Guha fetched the latex quickly and gave it to the prince (Rama) and with that Rama matted his own hair and Lakshmana's.
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Dharma appears as cooperative righteousness: Guha serves without hesitation, and Rama adopts the external discipline that matches his pledged life of exile.
Guha procures banyan latex; Rama uses it to mat his own hair and Lakshmana’s, formally marking their transition into forest-life.
Guha’s devoted service and Rama’s resolve to live consistently with his commitment.
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