सर्गः ७४
In which Rāma proposes the Rājasūya rite with his brothers, and Bharata persuades him that guarding subjects equals sacrifice
Doorkeeper brings Bharata and Lakṣmaṇa to Rāma — Rāma embraces brothers and proposes Rājasūya sacrifice — Rāma cites Mitra and Sōma winning eminence through Rājasūya — Rāma asks brothers for timely counsel — Bharata bows and hails Rāma as dharma and refuge — Bharata warns Rājasūya spells ruin for earthly royal lines — Bharata says protecting subjects equals sacrifice — Delighted Rāma withdraws from Rājasūya on Bharata advice