When the Emperor did not wake up even though roused by means of panegyrics sung by bards, accompanied by musical instruments played upon for the same purpose, the ladies of the gynaeceum conclude by other means that the king is dead; and soon after commences the loud wail of Kausalya, Sumitra and other queens.
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Ayodhya Kanda Sarga 66 "Raja Sharirasya Thailakata Hanikshepaha" (Book 2 Canto 66)

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