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## The Twenty-Eighth Chapter
**The Lion's Play**
There, cheered by the auspicious sounds of "Victory! Victory!" and the joyous cries of the captives, King Bharata, having returned from his campaign, reached the great gate of his camp. He was welcomed by the members of his family and the courtesans, who showered him with auspicious grains and blessings. Thus, the Lord of Treasures, Bharata, whose banners fluttered in the wind, entered his own tent. [20]
"Bring auspicious grains, Siddha and Sesha grains, for this King, who has conquered the ocean without a scratch on his body!" "Give blessings!" "Come quickly and stand before him!" Such was the clamor that arose in the camp at that time. [210]
"May you live long, O King!" "May you prosper!" "May you conquer your enemies!" "May you conquer the earth!" "May you live long and fulfill all your desires!" Thus, the elders showered King Bharata with hundreds of auspicious blessings. [211]
"May you conquer your enemies, O King!" "May you rule the earth!" "May you live long!" Although King Bharata had already conquered his enemies and obtained the fourteen jewels, he was still blessed with these words. Even though he was already long-lived, he was again blessed with the words, "May you live long, O King!" Thus, the people, understanding the auspiciousness of the occasion, repeated these words, even though the actions had already been accomplished. [212]
It is only right that King Bharata, whose chariot is drawn by virtue, should return here without any obstacles, having crossed the vast and boundless ocean and achieved victory through skillful means. For what can hinder a man who is blessed with pure virtue? [213]