The Final Journey of the Brothers

This thread follows the Uttarakāṇḍa’s later account of Lakshmaṇ’s sacrifice and Ráma’s departure from earthly life.

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Time’s Private Message

Time’s Private Message A condition of secrecy Time visits Ráma with a message from Brahmá and requires that their conversation remain private. Ráma orders Lakshmaṇ to guard the entrance, with the penalty of death for anyone who interrupts. A conflict of duties Durvása arrives and demands immediate audience, threatening a curse if turned away. Lakshmaṇ must choose between the condition Ráma set and the safety of the kingdom.

Lakshmana Keeps the Promise

Lakshmana Keeps the Promise A sacrifice made knowingly Lakshmaṇ interrupts the private meeting to prevent Durvása from cursing the royal family. He knows that this act places his own life under the rule Ráma has announced. Separation accepted Ráma cannot withdraw the condition without breaking his word. Lakshmaṇ accepts the consequence and goes to the Sarayú, where he enters the river and reaches heaven.

Rama’s Great Departure

Rama’s Great Departure A kingdom follows its king Ráma prepares to leave earthly rule, and Bharat and Śatrughna choose to accompany him. Citizens and other beings follow, turning the departure into a collective farewell. Return to the divine At the Sarayú, Ráma enters the water and resumes his divine nature. The Uttarakāṇḍa closes by transforming the ruler’s end into a passage from earthly kingship to Vishṇu’s realm.

After Ráma’s long reign in Ayodhyá

Immediately after Durvása insists on seeing Ráma

After Lakshmaṇ’s departure to heaven