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## Thirty-Second Chapter
Seeing Rama and Lakshmana, her heart filled with immense sorrow, Kekayi cried out loud, embracing them and weeping for a long time. ||126||
Then, with a stream of tears flowing, she spoke to them, deeply distressed. Addressing them in turn, she said, "My son, rise and go to the city. Rule the kingdom with your younger brothers. Without you, everything seems like a forest to me." ||127-128||
"This Bharata is worthy of your instruction. He needs to be taught the right way. My mind was clouded by my feminine nature. Forgive me for this wrong act." ||129||
Then, Rama said, "Mother, don't you know that Kshatriyas never go back on their word? Once they have accepted a task, they fulfill it." ||130||
"It is essential to ensure that my father's reputation is not tarnished in the three worlds." ||131||
Turning to Bharata, Rama said, "Brother, do not be troubled by this situation. If you are afraid of wrongdoing, then know that this is not wrong, as I myself am giving you permission for this." ||132||
Having said this, Rama performed Bharata's coronation in the beautiful forest, in the presence of all the kings. ||133||
Then, bowing to Kekayi, comforting her and speaking to her repeatedly, he embraced his brother and, with great difficulty, bid farewell to everyone. ||134||
Thus, Kekayi and Bharata, along with Sita, Rama, and Lakshmana, received proper treatment and returned as they had come. ||135||
Bharata, like his father, ruled the kingdom for the people. His reign was free from all enemies and brought happiness to all his subjects. ||136||
Despite this well-established kingdom, Bharata could not find peace for even a moment, as he carried the unbearable pain of sorrow in his heart. ||137||
He worshipped the Lord, the master of the three times, remained detached from worldly pleasures, and went to the temple to listen to the righteous teachings. ||138||