Valmiki Ramayana 2.86.3: Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 86, Shloka 3
लक्ष्मणगुणवर्णनम् · Lakshmana’s Vigil and Guha’s Testimony
इयं तात सुखा शय्या त्वदर्थमुपकल्पिता ।
प्रत्याश्वसिहि शेष्वास्यां सुखं राघवनन्दन ॥३॥
iyaṃ tāta sukhā śayyā tvadarthamupakalpitā |
pratyāśvasihi śeṣvāsyāṃ sukhaṃ rāghavanandana ||3||
اے عزیز! رَگھو وَنش کے مسرّت! یہ آرام دہ بستر خاص تمہارے ہی لیے تیار کیا گیا ہے۔ دل مطمئن رکھو اور اس پر خوشی سے لیٹ کر آرام کرو۔
My friend, Lakshmana, the delight of the Raghavas! this comfortable couch has been arranged for you. Lie down peacefully without any anxiety.
FAQs
Guha, the king of the Nishadas, is speaking to Lakshmana. Guha is urging Lakshmana to rest on a bed prepared for him, concerned about Lakshmana's comfort while keeping watch over Rama and Sita.
The term 'tāta' is an affectionate address meaning 'father', 'son', or 'dear friend'. Here, it highlights the deep bond of friendship and affection Guha feels towards Lakshmana, treating him like family.
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