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On the fourteenth day after the funeral the king’s counselors conferred and then spoke with Bharata. Wanting to install Him …

The counselors showed Bharata the seat and coronation paraphernalia which had been prepared for Rāma’s installation. Exactly as Rāma had …

Bharata pointed to the paraphernalia. “Taking all these items, we shall perform Rāma’s coronation even in the forest. You may …

Bharata became enlivened as He contemplated the possibility of bringing Rāma home. He felt sure that Rāma could be convinced …

All the Brahmin counselors applauded Bharata, saying, “Very good! It shall be done!” They blessed Bharata and He felt delighted …

Thousands of skilled men were employed in the task of building the road. Absorbed in thoughts of Rāma they worked …

Within less than a month the road was complete. Bharata summoned Sumantra and ordered him to have the army prepare …

The procession from Ayodhya consisted of thousands of citizens of all classes. It made its way slowly toward the forest. …

After some days Bharata arrived near Sringavera, where Rāma’s friend Guha lived. Halting on the bank of the Ganges, the …

Guha had seen Bharata’s approach and said to his counselors, “This huge army appears like a sea without any shore. …

Guha thought Bharata intended to kill Rāma in order to establish His unchallenged right to the kingdom. Seeing the tremendous …

“I think this prince will either bind us with chains or kill us, finding us entirely devoted to Rāma,” Guha …

Guha decided to go personally to Bharata and discover His purpose. Taking various sweetmeats and fruits as an offering, he …

Bharata immediately gave orders that Guha be shown into His tent. He came before Bharata and humbly bowed down saying, …

Bharata could understand Guha’s mind. He was pleased by his reception and by his devotion to Rāma. He spoke gently …

Bharata pointed across the Ganges. “I heard Rāma went that way, O king, toward Bharadvāja’s hermitage. By which route should …

Guha was apprehensive. He looked down as he replied to Bharata. “Seeing Your vast army, my mind was filled with …

Bharata reassured Guha. “May the time never come when any wickedness toward Rāma enters My heart. Do not have any …

Tears sprang to Guha’s eyes as he replied. “There can be none equal to You on this globe, O jewel …

Guha took his leave from Bharata and the prince laid down to sleep. Thinking of Rāma, He was seized with …