Having been addressed by Rama in this way, Bharata of great generosity, in extreme distress, addressing the charioteer who was standing nearby said : - [2-111-12]
इह मे स्थण्डिले शीघ्रं कुशानास्तर सारथे | आर्यं प्रत्युपवेक्ष्यामि यावन्मे न प्रसीदति || २-१११-१३
- 'Oh ! charioteer, quickly spread kusa grass on the bare ground. Until my esteemed brother shows his grace, I shall lie down here -- waiting. [2-111-13]
Bharata was mentally disturbed saw Sumantra waiting for Rama's order. Then he himself brought a heap of kusa grass and spread it on the ground. [2-111-15]