Shloka 2.98.1
चित्रकूटप्रवेशः — Bharata Enters the Forest Toward Chitrakuta
निवेश्य सेनां तु विभुः पद्भ्यां पादवतां वरः।अभिगन्तुं स काकुत्थ्समियेष गुरुवर्तकम्।।2.98.1।।
niveśya senāṃ tu vibhuḥ padbhyāṃ pādavatāṃ varaḥ |
abhigantuṃ sa kākutstham iyeṣa guruvartakam ||
After encamping his army, the lord Bharata—best among men—resolved to go on foot to meet Kakutstha (Rāma), who was faithful to his father’s command.
On encamping the army, lord Bharata, the best among men, wished to approach onfoot Rama who was devoted to his father.
Respectful conduct and humility are dharmic: Bharata approaches on foot, and Rāma is praised as one who honors the father’s word (satya).
Having camped his troops near Citrakūṭa, Bharata personally goes to meet Rāma, choosing the humble mode of travel on foot.
Bharata’s humility and reverence, and Rāma’s fidelity to paternal command (truthfulness in action).