Example sentences:

Ramayana:    The news of Indrajita’s death left Ravana distraught and he oscillated between the emotions of horror, despair and anger.

Mahabharata:  The death of Karna left Duryodhana distraught, even devastated; he collapsed to the ground, repeatedly lamenting, “Oh Karna, oh my friend, where are you?”

Bhagavad-gita:  Life’s reversals may sometimes leave us distraught, but remembering the Gita’s message can help us steady ourselves.