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47. akkaraikkE vittEnO guhapperumALaip pOlE

Following the word of Dasaratha, Rama decided to go to the forest for 14 years. Sumanthra drove Him, Sita and Lakshmana in a chariot to the banks of Ganges and left them at a town called Srungiberapura. There, the hunters were ruled by Guha. He received Rama with honor and hosted them at his place. Rama spent the night at Guha's place and asked him to take them across the river the next day. Guha took them, as well as their weapons and other items, to the other side of Ganges in a beautiful boat.

Later, when Bharatha and others came to the same place to meet Rama and plead with Him to return, Guha carried them all in 500 boats across the river.

For his noble service to the Lord, Bharatha and their retinue, our elders respectfully refer to Guha as Guha Perumal.

Thirukkolur Ammal is asking "Did I help the Lord and His devotees reach the other side of the river like Guha did?"

Azhvar Emberumanar Jeeyar Thiruvadigale Sharanam

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