Bharata said to Guha "Friend of Rama! We accept your generous offer of hospitality" He requested Guha to direct them to the hermitage of Bharadhvaja. The chief of the Nishadas, his words impregnated with doubts of Bharata's intentions said, "Are you going without any evil intent to that embodiment of mercy, Rama, who harms none in this world? Your large army makes me cautious." Tranquil as the blue skies and with no trace of anger Bharata said, "Rama is more a father than a brother to me, Guha! Believe it to be the truth. I now travel explicitly to escort Rama back to Ayodhya".

Guha's frown disappeared and a large smile appeared on his face. Relieved he said, "Bless you and bless your magnanimity, which makes you renounce a kingdom, which has been given to you. May your fame be eternal" As they spoke the Sun slipped down the western horizon, ushering in the night. Bharata and Satrughna along with their armies retired for the night. Though Bharata lay down, the bliss of sleep evaded him and the night passed in a sadness that he could not define.