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Sarg 89 - Bharat Crosses Gangaa

In the morning Bharat asked Shatrughn - "Call Guh soon, so that he makes arrangements to cross Gangaa." Shatrughn said  - "I am awake. I am also thinking the same," He called Guh, Guh came and greeted Bharat by joining his palms and said - "Hey Bharat, Did you sleep well on this Gangaa bank? Are you and your army all right?" Bharat said - "We passed the night very comfortably. You have served us very well. Now please make the arrangements to cross Gangaa."

Guh went to his people and said - "Brothers, get up and take Bharat's army across Gangaa." Nishaad brought their 500 boats. Besides them there were many boats with Swaastik sign which had flags and thousands of bells hanging from them. Among them, one boat was brought by Guh himself. A beautiful blanket was spread in that boat. Bharat boarded this boat with his mothers. All people got across within no time. When boats were coming back, sailors showed Bharat various games of boats. They were swimming like elephants. Many Nishaad crossed the river on bamboo leaves, many went by horses and by swimming too. 

Now Bharart proceeded for Prayaag. Arriving in Prayaag, Bharat asked his army to take rest and he himself went to Bharadwaaj Muni's Aashram.

Sarg 90 - Bharat Comes to Bharadwaaj Muni's Aashram

When Bharat came near the Aashram, he left his people one Krosh before the Aashram and he walked to the Aashram with Vashishth Jee and ministers. He took off all clothes except two silken clothes because he knew how to meet a Rishi. When he saw Muni, he left his ministers also and went only with Vashishth Jee.

Seeing Vashishth Jee coming, Bharadwaaj Muni asked his disciples to bring water. Bharat bowed Bharadwaaj Muni and Bharadwaaj Muni greeted Vashishth Jee. He knew before that Bharat is the son of Dashrath. Muni offered them fruits etc and asked the welfare of his Kul.. He knew about Dashrath's death also.

Muni asked - "Bharat, You must be the ruler of the country, then what is the purpose of your coming in this forest, tell me? Because your coming here is creating doubt in my mind. Raam who is loved by everybody, went to forest with His wife and brother  for 14 years. Raajaa Dashrath sent his two sons to forest with Seetaa. Now aren't you going to harm that saint Raam and His younger brother Lakshman?"

Hearing Bharadwaaj's harsh words Bharat broke into tears and spoke politely - "If you are also thinking in the same way, then my life is useless, because you know everything. I am not at fault to send Raam to exile. Therefore do not say harsh words to me. Whatever my mother did for her selfishness, I do not like it, nor I am happy with that, that is why I have not obeyed her. Hey Muni, I am going to bring my brother back. I will please Him by praying His feet. I have told you my purpose, now please tell me where can I get Him?"

Pleased with Bharat, Bharadwaaj Muni said - "Because you are born in Raghu Vansh so this type of behavior is appropriate for you. This is your Dharm to serve your elders. I questioned you in that way just to bring your mind into light to others. Now people will know you and praise you. I tell you the whereabouts of Raam. He is on Chitrakoot Parvat with His brother and wife. You may go there tomorrow morning, today you take rest here so that my desire is fulfilled." Bharat rested in Bharadwaaj's Aashram that night.

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