As Rama and the procession reach the banks of the river Sarayu; Brahma and the gods appear to witness Rama's ascent and light the sky with an effulgent glow. Accompanied by chants of 鈥楬ail Vi??u'; Rama enters the waters and ascends to heaven. He is accompanied by Sugriva; his brothers; monkeys; bears and other humans. They willingly sacrifice their lives in order to ascend to heaven with him. The entire populace of Ayodhya witnesses the heavenly event; some plunging into the waters in order to attain mok?a (release from rebirth). They are shown ascending to the celestial realm with Rama.Udaipur; 1653.From: Ramayana.Add. 15297 (2); f. 113London; British Library.