All the women of Rama's (palace) will be delighted indeed. With the decline of Bharata, your daughters-in-law will be deprived of all happiness.' [2-8-12]
- 'Rama knows righteousness. He has been taught selfrestraint by elders. He is grateful and truthful. He is undefiled. He is the eldest son of the king. Therefore, he deserves to be the heir apparent (of the kingdom). [2-8-14]
Blessed with a long life, Rama will protect his brothers and the servants like a father. Oh ! hunchback, hearing Rama's coronation why are you aggrieved? [2-8-15]