He is compassionate to even his enemies. Indeed, that foremnost one of Bharata's race is of pure conduct. Gifted with great intelligence, he is perfectly straightforward in his dealings and rules and protects us like a father his children.
अप्यमित्रे दयावांश्च शुचिश्च भरतर्षभः॥ ऋजु पश्यति मेधावी पुत्रवत् पालितः सदा।