Sri Rama meeting Guha

(Ref: Valmiki Ramayana - Ayodhya Kanda - 51 to 52)

Sri Rama meeting Guha

• Meditation: I meditate on Sri Rama visiting Shringaverapura on the bank of river Ganga and meeting Guha, the king of Nishadas.

• Events:
1. Sri Rama camping at Shringaverapura: During the forest exile Sri Rama reaches Shringaverapura on the bank of river Ganga (after crossing the Kosala kingdom). Sri Rama stays under a huge Ingudi tree. Valmiki Ramayana gives a beautiful description of river Ganga. Read it here.

2. Sri Rama meeting Guha at Shringaverapura: Sri Rama meets Guha, the king of Nishadas and who was also his dear friend. Guha cordially welcomes Sri Rama and extends his hospitality.

3. Sri Rama spending a night at Shringaverapura: Sri Rama spends a night at Shringaverapura lying on the ground on the bank of river Ganga guarded by Lakshmana and Guha.

4. Sri Rama crossing river Ganga: Sri Rama sends back Sumantra who was accompanying him and crosses river Ganga in a boat given by Guha (and then proceeds towards Prayaga).

5. Devi Sita offering prayers to river Ganga: While crossing the river, Devi Sita offers prayers to river Ganga.

• Pilgrimage: Shringaverapura is identified with Shringaverpur in the Allahabad district of Uttar Pradesh.

Bharatavarsha - The Land of Gods and Sages:

1. Stotras
2. Scriptures
3. Pilgrimages
4. Festivals
5. Saints: Ramakrishna - Vivekananda - Ramana
6. Sadhana
7. Sanskrit
8. Nature

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Om, May there be Peace in Heaven,
May there be Peace in the Sky,
May there be Peace in the Earth,

(Shanti Mantra of Upanishad)

Preserve Nature,
And Nature will preserve Us,
Simplify Life,
And help Nature thrive,
Plant Trees,
And make our planet Green.

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