With reference to gradation of birth, the probability is in favour of Bharata's attempting the kingdom; yet by reason (of Rāma's being the elder) of the two Bharata has been thrown off. Anticipating the peril that might spring to your son from Rāma, learned and versed in the functions of the Kșatriya, and of quick decision, I tremble.
प्रत्यासत्रक्रमेणापि भरतस्यैव भामिनि । राज्यक्रमो विसृष्टस्तु तयोस्तावद्यवीयसोः॥ विदुषः क्षत्रचारित्रे प्राज्ञस्य प्राप्तकारिणः। भयात्प्रवेपे रामस्य चिन्तयन्ती तवात्मजम्॥