After making a fervent act of devotion to Râma’s feet, Bali’s soul left the body, as placidly as when a wreath of flowers drops from an elephant’s neck without his knowing it;
And Râma dismissed him to his own heavenly mansion. All the people of the city ran together in dismay, and Târâ with dishevelled hair and tottering frame broke out into wild lamentation. When Raghunâth saw her distress, he imparted to her wisdom and dispersed her delusion. “The body, which is composed of the elements, earth, water, fire, air and ether, is of no value. The mortal frame, which you see before you, sleeps; but the soul is eternal; why then do you weep?” True understanding sprung up in her mind; she embraced his feet and received the boon that she asked, a perfect faith. O Umâ, the lord Râma dances us all up and down like so many puppets. Then he gave orders to Sugriva and he performed all the funeral rites with due ceremony. Râma next directed his brother to go and celebrate Sugriva’s installation. He bowed his head at Raghupati’s feet and went forth, he and all whom Râma had commissioned to accompany him.
And Râma dismissed him to his own heavenly mansion. All the people of the city ran together in dismay, and Târâ with dishevelled hair and tottering frame broke out into wild lamentation. When Raghunâth saw her distress, he imparted to her wisdom and dispersed her delusion. “The body, which is composed of the elements, earth, water, fire, air and ether, is of no value. The mortal frame, which you see before you, sleeps; but the soul is eternal; why then do you weep?” True understanding sprung up in her mind; she embraced his feet and received the boon that she asked, a perfect faith. O Umâ, the lord Râma dances us all up and down like so many puppets. Then he gave orders to Sugriva and he performed all the funeral rites with due ceremony. Râma next directed his brother to go and celebrate Sugriva’s installation. He bowed his head at Raghupati’s feet and went forth, he and all whom Râma had commissioned to accompany him.