Canto 2 -
Ayodhyā-kāṇḍa
Chapter 101: Bharata Informs Rāma About Daśaratha’s Death
Chapter Summary
Bharata reminded Rāma about the conduct of Their dynasty and begged Him to become the king. He also informed Rāma that Their father had departed to the heavens while lamenting for Him.
rāmasya vacanaṁ śrutvā bharataḥ pratyuvāca ha
kiṁ me dharmād vihīnasya rāja-dharmaḥ kariṣyati