With his unfulfilled desire that Rama to be the King lingering in his heart, Bharata ruled the kingdom with Nandigrama as the Capital. All along his period of administration, he worshiped Rama’s Padukas daily, eagerly awaiting Rama’s return.

-Sri Swamiji (8.6.10)

However, Rama gave his Padukas (wooden footwear) to Bharata and bid him farewell. (The Padukas represent Rama’s bounteous grace and direction to rule the Kingdom).

-Sri Swamiji (7.6.10)

Rama is ever liberal and gracious.
He is ever benevolent to the seeker of His help.
He is very famous.
He is very powerful.
Abiding by His father’s command, Rama didn’t agree to Bharata’s appeal.

-Sri Swamiji (6.6.10)

With his vast knowledge of righteousness, Bharata stated: “Rama! Only you deserve to be the King”.

-Sri Swamiji (5.6.10)

Bharata proceeded to request Rama to return and rule the Kingdom.

-Sri Swamiji (4.6.10)

After the demise of the king, the sages like Vasishta directed Bharata to rule the kingdom, but the later didn’t agree.

-Sri Swamiji (3.6.10)

By the time Rama reached Chitrakuta, due to the boundless pangs of separation from his dear son, Dasaratha died of grief.

-Sri Swamiji (2.6.10)

Sita, Rama, and Lakshmana were as charming as the celestials and Gandharvas (celestial singers). They built a comfortable hut and stayed in the forest happily.

-Sri Swamiji (1.6.10)