सर्गः ७६
In which Vasiṣṭha urges Bharata to take the throne, tearful Bharata declares Rāma alone king, and musters the army to fetch him
Bharata views Ārya-filled assembly like full moon — Vasiṣṭha urges Bharata to enjoy given thornless kingdom — Tear-choked Bharata blames priest refusing theft — Bharata declares eldest Rāma alone deserves kingdom — Bharata disowns mother sin bowing to forest Rāma — Bharata vows forest dwelling like Lakṣmaṇa if Rāma stays — Bharata orders Sumantra to muster army for march — Delighted chiefs and wives hasten warriors to march — All castes yoke camels donkeys elephants and horses