Ramayana — Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 72, Shloka 13
भरतस्य मातृसदनगमनं कैकेय्या दारुणवृत्तान्तकथनं च
Bharata in Kaikeyi’s apartments: revelation of Daśaratha’s death and Rāma’s exile
पितुर्ग्रहीष्ये चरणौ तं ममाऽख्याहि पृच्छतः।आहोस्विदम्ब ज्येष्ठायाः कौसल्याया निवेशने।।2.72.13।।
sālāṃs tu priyakān prāpya śīghrān āsthāya vājinaḥ |
anujñāpyātha bharataḥ vāhinīṃ tvarito yayau ||2.72.13||
Reaching groves of sāla and priyakā trees, Bharata harnessed swift horses and, after directing his forces, pressed on in haste.
After reaching the groves of sala and priyaka trees, Bharata harnessed the swift-running horses to the chariot and ordered his forces to proceed fast.
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Dharma as leadership-in-action: Bharata coordinates his forces responsibly, showing that rightful action requires organization, not mere emotion.
Bharata accelerates his return journey, preparing horses and instructing the army to move quickly.
Command and decisiveness—he gives clear direction and acts promptly.