सर्गः ६५

In which Bharata speeds across rivers and forests for seven nights, then finds Ayodhya silent, dusty, joyless, and full of evil omens

Bharata crosses Shatadru Yamuna Gomati and forest tracts — Bharata passes Torana Jambu Varutha and Salavana — Bharata sights Manu-built Ayodhya after seven nights — City looks dusty unfamiliar without tumult — Gardens stand empty like weeping forest — No vehicles elephants or horses move forth — People appear pale tearful emaciated and longing — Bharata enters Vaijayanta gate toward grieving palace