Then the foremost of brahmins, leaders with garlands and Modaka sweets in hand, surrounded by ministers went with righteous Bharata, accompanied by bards praising, accompanied by sounds of blowing conches and drums and greeting. Bharata was emaciated due to fastings, was desperate, wearing bark fabric and skin of antelope. The great soul Bharata, knower of righteous responsibilities, greeting, experienced great joy, on hearing about the returning of the brother. Decorated with white garlands, he carried Rama's sandals on his head. His friends accompanied him and took with him a yellow umbrella adorned with gold, worthy of kings and white whisks. Bharata went to receive Sri Rama.