Prithu’s life was nearing its end. The great King knew that he had aged and so decided to leave the responsibilities of kingship and his most beloved ‘Bhoomidevi’ to his sons.

He had served the kingdom and performed his duty towards every one in the most appealing way. The purpose of his birth was well served.

Now the time has come to abandon all worldly wealth and activities and observe ‘Thapas’ before leaving is mortal body. So, he left the palace and entered ‘Thapovanam’ accompanied by his wife alone, leaving his people in grief.

As much care as he gave in his ‘Grihastashramam’ for performing his worldly duties, that much care he gave in his penance too.  Very soon, he advanced in his Sadhana and dissolved in deep devotion with the Lord.

During his final moments, doing Pranayam, he left his physical body.

Archis had been serving her husband with utmost care and devotion all through these years. She was always at his service as a ‘Grihastha’ and a ‘Vanaprastha’. Tears of love and grief filled in her eyes, yet she courageously made all the arrangements for the cremation of his physical body.