Ayodhya Kaanda
108 - Returning to Ayodhya, Bharata enthrones the sandals and takes up his residence at Nandigrama; the virtue of listening to Bharata's story
Chaupais
Description
Bharata instructed the ministers and trusty servants, who set about their respective duties as directed. Then, calling his younger brother (Satrughna), he admonished him and entrusted him with the service of all their mothers. Summoning the Brahmanas he made obeisance and, joining his palms, prayed to them with due courtesy befitting their age: "Pray charge me with any duty-high or low, good or indifferent-and hesitate not." He also sent for his kinsmen, citizens and other people and setting their mind at rest established them peacefully. Accompanied by his younger brother (Satrughna) he then called on his preceptor and, prostrating himself before him, submitted with joined palms, "With your permission I will now live a life of penance." Thrilling over with love the sage replied,"Whatever you think, speak or do will be the essence of piety in this world."