That valiant and best one among men Bharata on asking leave from his father, from Rama, an uncomplicatedly dextrous one in undertaking deeds, and even from his mothers ( Kaikeyi, Sumitra and Kausalya ), travelled on along with Shatrughna. [1-77-22]
पितुराज्ञां पुरस्कृत्य पौरकार्याणि सर्वश: | चकार रामो धर्मात्मा प्रियाणि च हितानि च || १-७७-२४
Righteous Rama discharged his duties towards the citizens for their allround comfort and welfare giving top priority to (the execution of) the command of his father. [1-77-24]
With unfailing regularity Rama carried out his duties towards his mothers, his elders and duties towards Spiritual preceptors, looking into them from time to time. [1-77-25]