This rare and poignant composition by Bhadrachala Ramadasu captures the raw anguish of a devotee feeling abandoned by his beloved Lord Rāma. The kriti is a heartfelt cry for mercy, questioning divine silence in the face of suffering. With simple yet piercing words, Ramadasu expresses his surrender, unworthiness, and boundless faith—reminding us that even in despair, devotion can blossom into profound spiritual poetry.