Character of the Valmiki Ramayana

Guha

गुह

The Nishada boatman-king who ferries Rama across the Ganga and is embraced as a brother despite his low birth.

Key episodes

Questions to explore

  • Why does Rama call a tribal boatman his brother?
  • What does Guha's welcome say about caste and devotion?

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