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## The Sixteenth Hundred Chapter
When the time for Dharma arrived, O King Lakshmana, the world was left in turmoil by Rama, the leader of the age. ||1||
Rama's body, soft in form and fragrant by nature, though lifeless, was not abandoned by him. ||2||
He embraced it, held it in his lap, wiped it, smelled it, kissed it, and sat with it in his arms with great longing. ||3||
He could not find solace even for a moment in its release. Just as a child considers the nectar fruit to be his greatest treasure, so too did he consider that dead body to be his greatest treasure. ||4||
He cried out, "Alas, brother! Was this right? Why did you decide to leave me alone?" ||5||
"Do you not know that I cannot bear your separation? Why do you want to leave me in this fire of sorrow?" ||6||
"Alas, father! Why did you choose to do this cruel act? Why did you leave for the other world without consulting me?" ||7||
"O son! Grant me the nectar of your reply quickly. You were always so polite, why are you angry with me without any fault?" ||8||
"O beautiful one! You never held me in high regard, why have you become different now? Tell me, what have I done?" ||9||
"In the past, when you saw Rama from afar, you would stand up respectfully and place him on the throne, while you yourself would sit on the ground." ||10||
"O Lakshmana! Your feet, adorned with beautiful nails like the moon, are placed on my head, yet you are still angry. Why don't you forgive me?" ||11||
"O God! Rise quickly, my sons have gone to the forest. Let us bring them back before they go too far." ||12||
These women, consumed by your virtues, are rolling on the ground, making mournful sounds like cuckoos, bereft of you. ||13||
The garlands, jewels, belts, and earrings have fallen down. Why don't you stop this sorrowful sight? ||14||
Then, Gautam Swami says, "O King! When Lakshmana met his end, Rama, the leader of the age, left this troubled world." ||1||