Bharata's Faithful Wait
For fourteen long years, Bharata had waited faithfully for Rama to come home.
Every day he cared for the kingdom, always keeping Rama's sandals on the throne. He never forgot his brother.
When he heard Rama was coming, Bharata's heart leaped with joy!
He ran to welcome Rama, tears of happiness in his eyes. His long, faithful wait was over.
Bharata had stayed true and faithful all those years, and now his loving loyalty was rewarded.
Staying faithful and true, even for a long time, is a beautiful thing.
FaithfulnessDid you know?
Bharata lived simply, like Rama in the forest, for all fourteen years.
Try this at home
Stay faithful to a promise or a person you care about.
Questions to talk about
Ask these after reading. The answer is underneath each one.
How long did Bharata wait?
Answer: Fourteen years
What did he keep on the throne?
Answer: Rama's sandals
How did Bharata feel when Rama came home?
Answer: Overjoyed
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