Rāmāyaṇacampū 2.81

2.81

Then, having regained consciousness, performed the proper funeral offering in the celestial river by permission of the guru, and bowed down, Bharata set about persuading Rāma to turn back.
Bharata's original petition manifested an intention suitable to the solar race, conforming to his multitude of virtues, worthy of the form of his renown, proper to right conduct, fitting for ancient fortune, undeserving of the world's censure, and corresponding to sacred learning.
Then, having abandoned hope in the crown—which was the mark of the possession of royal fortune that is fleeting as lightning, and which had been worn and cast off by hundreds of kings—Bharata respectfully bowed, personally entreating, “Do you two adorn me with your sandals,” and held them upon his head as though his head were the bare ground holding Rāma's foot, so that Rāma might consent.
“The ordinance of our father of truthful speech must be carried out by you and by me.” / In these words Rāma dismissed even that speech of Bharata. 81