Just as Lakshmana protects Rama, Rama protects Lakshmana. Their brotherhood is renowned in the world like that of the Ashwinis ( celestials ). [2-8-31]
Therefore let your son go to the forest straight from his uncle's palace only. That alone will please me. For you also this is highly beneficial. [2-8-33]
स ते सुखोचितो बालो रामस्य सहजो रिपुः | समृद्धार्थस्य नष्टार्थो जीविष्यति कथं वशे || २-८-३५
Your son, that young Bharata, is accustomed to comforts. He is a born enemy of Rama. How will he, deprived of all wealth, live under the control of Rama? [2-8-35]