But now, Bharat, you have done still better; your present purpose is excellent; devotion to the feet of Raghubar is the root of every blessing in the world.
This is your wealth and the very breath of your life; is there anyone with good fortune equal to yours? Nor, my son, is it strange that you should act thus; you are a son of Dasarath's and Rama's own brother. Hearken, Bharat; in Raghupati's heart there is no one upon whom so much love is lavished as upon you. Lakshman, Rama and Sita are all most fond of you; they spent the whole night in your praises. I learnt their secret when they came here to Prayag to bathe; they were overwhelmed with love for you. Raghubar has as great affection for you as a fool has for a life of pleasure. And this is no great credit to Raghurai, who cherishes all his suppliants and their kin; while you, Bharat, as it seems to me, are the very incarnation of love to him.
This is your wealth and the very breath of your life; is there anyone with good fortune equal to yours? Nor, my son, is it strange that you should act thus; you are a son of Dasarath's and Rama's own brother. Hearken, Bharat; in Raghupati's heart there is no one upon whom so much love is lavished as upon you. Lakshman, Rama and Sita are all most fond of you; they spent the whole night in your praises. I learnt their secret when they came here to Prayag to bathe; they were overwhelmed with love for you. Raghubar has as great affection for you as a fool has for a life of pleasure. And this is no great credit to Raghurai, who cherishes all his suppliants and their kin; while you, Bharat, as it seems to me, are the very incarnation of love to him.