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among his followers. There was no independent king in those days to be a rival to Bharata. His dominions were scattered all over the world; his authority was acknowledged both on land and He had crossed high mountains and carried his campaign successfully on the other side. There is a mention of certain hidden passages in the mountains by means of which he had emerged in new continents, and brought the lands under his sceptre.
RISABHA DEVA
Bharata was undoubtedly one of the greatest of human kings that have ever ruled in the world. His splendour has never been surpassed, and but rarely equalled. His court was just one dazzling blaze of brilliancy. The pick of the best of everything was always at his command. Great generals and kings vied with one another in showing him respect!
Bharata had a very amiable nature; he was exceedingly forgiving and peaceful, and possessed a spirit of gentility that was very captivating. Probably the only time when he forgot himself was when he felt irritated after his failure in the trial of strength against Bahubali. But he repented of it almost immediately, and made ample amends for it subsequently by going to worship the latter when he had become a saint. This shows that he cherished no resentment in his
