Bharata had Vasiṣṭha bring Kausalyā and His other mothers. He then showed Śatrughna the signs of Rāma’s residence while approaching Rāma’s leaf-cottage. When Bharata saw Rāma with Lakṣmaṇa and Sītā-devī, He endeavored to go forward to fall at Rāma’s feet, but upon seeing Rāma’s attire as an ascetic Bharata became overwhelmed in distress and fell on the ground before touching Rāma’s lotus feet. With tears in His eyes, Rāma embraced Bharata and Śatrughna who respectfully fell at the Lord’s feet. Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa then met Guha and Sumantra.