Stock Photo - Bharata leaves with Rama´s sandals, Despite the entreaties of his brother to return to rule Ayodhya, Rama remains adamant in adhering to his father´s command. He manages finally to persuade Bharata to govern the kingdom until his return after fourteen years. Bharata resolves to dress and behave as an ascetic until then and has Rama put on some sandals that he will take back to Ayodhya with him and in the name of which he will govern the kingdom. The two brothers and Sita make their farewells to Bharata and Satrughna, to the Brahmins and to the queens. Rama steadfastly enters the hut. The chariots and litters then proceed back to Ayodhya, with Bharata carrying Rama´s sandals on his head. Image taken from Ramayana, Ayodhya Kanda. Originally published/produced in Udaipur, 1650.