How did Ram/ Rama die?

Question

Could you give links to online sources please? And verses from the scriptures, if available.

Answer 1

Lord Rama did not commint suicide his life was ended by taking Jala Samadhi in Sarayu River-

As per Valmiki Ramayana -

Sita Devi would have to prove her innocence publicly, with yet another trial by fire. Even Sita's enduring spirit could not bear this final cruelty. She called upon her mother, the Earth, to prove her chastity and take her back into her arms forever. Bhoodevi, the Earth, parted under Sita's feet to accept her. The ground opened and received Sita devi "the daughter of the furrow," and Rama lost his beloved and only wife.
As Sita was being swallowed by the Earth, Kusha tried to save his mother but was unsuccessful. Unable to endure life without her, he resolved to follow, and the gods favoured his determination.Heartbroken, Rama decided to give up his life and took jala samadhi by walking into the Sarayu River and his walking into the water was hailed by Brahma's voice of welcome from heaven, and entered "into the glory of Vishnu."-