126. Hanuman Informs Bhārata [When Bhārata enquires, Hanuman tells him in detail about all the happenings in the life of Rāma after he left Chitrakūṭa. He also tells him that Rāma would be arriving the next day.] I am greatly delighted to hear the news of my Lord who went in to the vast forest very many years ago. 126.1

127. Rāma Reaches Ayodhyā [Bhārata and Śatrughna make great arrangements to receive Rāma. Rāma arrives in the aerial car. Bhārata and Śatrughna salute Rāma and speak nice words to the monkeys and Vibhīṣaṇa. Rāma salutes his mothers. Then they all reach Nandigrama. Rāma sends back Pushpaka Vimāna to Kubera.] The truly valorous Bhārata attained divine joy and commanded Śatrughna, the

128. Sri Rāma Pattabhishekam [Crowning of Rāma] Bhārata, who increased the happiness of Kaikeyi, saluting by raising his hands above his head and joining them together, spoke to Rāma who was his elder brother and who was truly brave man. 128.1 "You honouring the words of my mother gave this kingdom to me and now similarly I am giving it