The RÁMÁYAN of VÁLMÍKI - Part 2 - 85

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85Canto LXXXV. Guha And Bharat.Thus the Nishádas' king besought: The prince with spirit wisdom-fraught Replied in seemly words that blent Deep matter with the argument: “Thou, friend of him whom I revere, With honours high hast met me here, For thou alone wouldst entertain And feed to-day so vast a train.” In such fair words the prince replied, Then, pointing to the path he cried: “Which way aright will lead my feet To Bharadvája's calm retreat; For all this land near Gangá's streams Pathless and hard to traverse seems?” Thus spoke the prince: King Guha heard Delighted every prudent word, And