Canto LXXVII. Bharat's Departure. Then Ráma with a cheerful mind The bow to Varuṇ's hand resigned. Due reverence to the saints he paid, And thus addressed his sire dismayed: “As Bhrigu's son is far from view, Now let the host its march pursue, And to Ayodhyá's town proceed In four-fold bands,with thee to lead.” King Daśaratha thus addressed His lips to Ráma's forehead pressed, And held him to his aged breast. Rejoiced in sooth was he to know That Bhrigu's son had parted so, And hailed a second life begun For him and his victorious son. He urged the host