Guha saw the army and suspected Bharata’s motives. He instructed the fishermen to secure the boats to prevent Bharata and His followers from crossing Gaṅgā. Taking gifts with him, he then went to meet Bharata to understand His attitude. He requested Bharata to relieve Himself and His people by accepting the fruits, roots and so on that he had brought, spend the night and proceed with His journey the next day.