Stood near to Ráma in the shade.

Ráma's dear friend, renowned by fame,

Who of Nisháda lineage came,

Guha, the mighty chief, adored

Through all the land as sovereign lord,

Soon as he heard that prince renowned

Was resting on Nisháda ground,

Begirt by counsellor and peer

And many an honoured friend drew near.

Soon as the monarch came in view,