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Bharath's Coronation
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Lakshman exemplified the loftiest kind of fraternal affec
Though he was a hero of inyincible valour he desired to follow his elder brother. Though he did not like the events that look place, he always gave his silent consent to Shri Ram's decisions.
Kaikayi and Bharath returned to Ayodhya. The ministers and the officials met emperor Dasarath and said in a polite manner.
"Oh Lord of the earth! Our noble prince Shri Ramachandra crowned Bharath King in the forest."
"But where is Ram ?” said Dasarath eagerly.
"Oh Lord, after bidding us farewell he went southwards."
"Then he did not agree to....."
“Yes, Oh king he did not agree to return to Ayodhya. Queen Kaikayi and Bharath repeatedly entreated Shri Ram to return to Ayodhya but Shri Ram did not budge an inch. He repeatedly kept saying the same thing, “I have come away to the forest voluntarily. My coming back to Ayodhya is out of the question.”
Dasarath's anguish knew no bounds. He felt that the skies cracked and fell on his head and that the earth quaked violently. He became petrified by the anguish of the separation from Shri Ram. But soon his soul woke up from its dormancy. In consequence, he got over his anguish and began making preparations necessary for pursuing the path of spiritual elevation. At that time, the great muni Sathyabhuti was staying in the garden near Ayodhya.
Dasarath's decision to pursue the path of spiritual elevation was proclaimed throughout the city and arrangements were made for Bharath's coronation in the city.
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