Ayodhyākānda - Canto 78

While Bharata is contemplating to undertake a journey to meet Śrī Rāma, Śatrughna blames Laksmana for failing to restrain his father and forcibly prevent Śrī Rāma’s exile. In the meantime Bharata catches sight of Mantharā standing at the door decked with ornaments and points to her as the root of all mischief. Śatrughna thereupon pounces upon the maidservant standing in the midst of her companions and, seizing her by her locks, drags her on the floor and reproaches Kaikeyī too. On the latter pleading for mercy on Mantharā’s behalf, Bharata intervenes and Śatrughna lets her go.*Note: Episode incorrectly introduced as Canto 68 on the recording.