Rama, the foremost of royal sages and highly powerful said, 'Dear Bharata, what wrong have I done that you should prevent me by lying down in front of me?' [2-111-16]
A brahmin alone is competent in this world to prevent a person by lying down on one side (in front of him). One who is anointed king is not permitted by (scriptural) tradition to squat in protest. [2-111-16]
Oh ! Bharata, Oh ! tiger among men, Oh ! scion of the Raghu race give up this formidable vow. Arise and quickly return to Ayodhya, the best of cities.' [2-111-18]
While remaining seated, Bharata looking all around at the inhabitants from towns and villages, questioned them 'why don't you all persuade my esteemed brother to return'. [2-111-19]
Those inhabitants from towns and villages replied to the magnanimous Bharata 'we know the scion of the Kakutha dynasty, Rama, very well. What he has said is proper. [2-111-20]