As Lakshmana declared war on Bharata, to quell his raging suspicion Rama gently said, "Bharata a peerless archer, virtuous beyond compare never takes up arms unless occasion demands .Of what use are our bows and arrows, when he himself comes here? What do I want, with a kingdom gained by breaking a father's promise and claiming a brother's life? A kingdom begotten by the slaying of friends or relatives is like poisoned food and so unacceptable. If ever I desire anything, it is for the happiness of all my brothers, be they gems, jewels or the very world. This sea-bound earth is not inviolable to me but if dharma does not allow it, I will not lay siege even if it were the throne of Indra. If there be any pleasure of mine that is beyond the reach of my brothers may it perish in the fury of a fire! Having arrived in Ayodhya, Bharata must have been told of what had taken place during his absence. Honoring the Ikshvaku, tradition that decrees crowning of the first born, distressed at my banishment, Bharata is here for the love of me. Reproaching Kaikeyi granted permission by Dasaratha, he would have arrived to offer me the kingdom of Kosala. Lakshmana! What makes you suspect Bharata? Is it fear or is it an injury caused to you by him in the past? Under no circumstances will a son kill a father. Nor will a brother kill a brother. You do not comprehend Bharata's magnanimity. This very moment with a word from me he will even crown you king of Kosala." Subdued, Lakshmana came down the tree and stood beside Rama respectfully. Meanwhile Bharata's armies stood around Chitrakuta as commanded by him, without encroaching on the sacred enclosure of the ascetics.