When pious Lakshmana said thus to Rama out of his love for him, Rama replied, unable to tolerate the words of censure against mother (Kaikeyi) : - [3-16-36]
Oh ! dear, Kaikeyi, our second mother, is never to be criticised like that. You may, however, speak more of Bharata, the lord of the Iksvakus. [3-16-37]
निश्चिताऽपि हि मे बुद्धिर्वनवासे दृढव्रता | भरतस्नेहसन्तप्ता बालिशीक्रियते पुनः || ३-१६-३८
Even though I have made up my mind to dwell in the forest and keep my vow, my love for Bharata makes me waver like a child (Rama does not want Bharata to suffer on his account). [3-16-38]