While Bharata was relating his dream, the mounted messengers (from Ayodhya) with their weary horses entered the lovely city of Rajagriha surrounded by an impassable moat. [2-70-1]
There they met the king of Kekaya country and his son, Yuddhajit and were received with honour. Touching the feet of the king with reverence, they said to Bharata : - [2-70-2]
- 'The family priest (Vasistha) and all the counsellors have enquired about your welfare. You must return immediately. There is an urgent matter to be attended by you. [2-70-3]
इमानि च महार्हाणि वस्त्राण्याभरणानि च | प्रतिगृह्य विशालक्ष मातुलस्य च दापय || २-७०-४
Oh ! large-eyed one (Bharata) you are asked to take these excellent raiments and precious ornaments and bestow them on your maternal uncle (said the messengers). [2-70-4]