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If you want to perform a funeral, perform the funeral of your brother and your other relatives. All of you fall into the funeral fire and die". Shri Ram went into another palace carrying Lakshman's body on his shoulders.
Shri Ram's insane talk filled Vibhishan, Sugriv and Shatrughna with despair. They met in Shatrughna's palace. The ministers also were invited to the meeting. The Chief Citizens of Ayodhya and the state officials were also invited to the meeting. All gathered in Shatrughna's palace. All were in a state of gloom and anguish. All were grieved by Lakshman's untimely death. But Shri Ram's anguish and his attachment for Lakshman had filled them with greater grief. Even the administration of the Kingdom had grown loose.
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"We tried our best to console Shri Ram and to make him realise the truth but he has not realised that Lakshman is no more. We are unable to do anything. No plan occurs to us. Darkness has spread everywhere. We are unable to find a way out of this calamitous situation. We cannot perform Lakshman's funeral until he discards Lakshman's body".
"What you say is true. Shri Ram's attachment for Lakshman is extraordinary and unbreakable. He cannot live even for a moment without Lakshman." The Chief Minister said endorsing the opinion of Shatrughna.
"But what can be done now? The people of Ayodhya are full of sympathy for Shri Ramachandra and the members of the royal family", said the city-chief expressing sympathy for Shri Ram and the members of the royal family.
"It is useless to try to console Shri Ram. We have to act with discretion until he realises the truth that Lakshman is no more. I see no other way", said Vibhishan, looking towards the Chief Minister.
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"What could be done in that situation? What is the extent of man's power? The condition of every jiva is determined by his Karmas. No one can change it. In such cases, after all efforts have been made, people should resign themselves to Destiny.
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