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अस्य वाहनसंयुक्तां कर्णग्राहवतीं शुभाम् । सुप्रतारां दृढां तीर्थे शीघ्रं नावमुपाहर ॥ २-५२-६

- 'Get quickly to the sacred bank (of Ganga) a strong, auspicious boat equipped with rowing rods and helmsmen who can help cross the river with ease.' [2-52-6]

english translation

तं निशम्य समादेशं गुहामात्यगणो महान् । उपोह्य रुचिरां नावं गुहाय प्रत्यवेदयत् ॥ २-५२-७

The ministers heard the orders, soon brought a beautiful boat and informed Guha (that his orders have been carried out). [2-52-7]

english translation

ततः स प्राञ्जलिर्भूत्वा गुहो राघवमब्रवीत् । उपस्थितेयं नौर्देव भूयः किं करवाणि ते ॥ २-५२-८

Then Guha with folded palms said to Rama: 'Oh ! king, the boat ready. Tell me what else can I do for you ? [2-52-8]

english translation

तवामरसुतप्रख्य तर्तुं सागरगां नदीम् । नौरियं पुरुषव्याघ्र तां त्वमारोह सुव्रत ॥ २-५२-९

Oh ! best among men, renowned like a god's son and constantly engaged in vows, here is the boat for you to cross the Ganga flowing into the sea. Do board it.' [2-52-9]

english translation

अथोवाच महातेजा रामो गुहमिदं वचः । कृतकामोऽस्मि भवता शीघ्रमारोप्यतामिति ॥ २-५२-१०

Thereafter the radiant Rama said to Guha, 'You have fulfilled my desire. Keep all our belongings in the boat.' [2-52-10]

english translation