Valmiki Ramayana 2.85.2 — Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 85, Shloka 2
भरत-गुहसंवादः
Bharata and Guha: Trust, Hospitality, and the Burden of Grief
ऊर्जितः खलु ते कामः कृतो मम गुरोस्सखे।यो मे त्वमीदृशीं सेनामेकोऽभ्यर्चितुमिच्छसि।।2.85.2।।
ūrjitaḥ khalu te kāmaḥ kṛto mama guroḥ sakhe |
yo me tvam īdṛśīṁ senām eko 'bhyarcitum icchasi ||2.85.2||
Hỡi bằng hữu của huynh trưởng ta, ý nguyện của ngươi thật cao quý: chỉ một mình ngươi mà muốn thiết đãi, phụng dưỡng cả một đại quân của ta như thế.
When he heard those words of Bharata, Guha was delighted and his face beamed with joy as he said to Bharata:
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It upholds dharma through honoring hospitality and recognizing selfless service; Bharata praises Guha’s willingness to care for guests beyond his capacity.
Bharata, traveling with a large force to seek Rama, responds to Guha’s offer of hosting the army and acknowledges its nobility.
Guha’s generosity and Bharata’s gratitude—both aligned with righteous conduct (dharma) in social relations.
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