Lakshmana
Hindu god and Rama's brother in epic Ramayana / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Lakshmana (Sanskrit: लक्ष्मण, lit. 'the fortunate one', IAST: Lakṣmaṇa), also known as Laxmana, Saumitra and Ramanuja, is a Hindu god and the younger brother of Rama in the Hindu epic Ramayana. He is considered as an incarnation of Shesha, the lord of the serpents and is the husband of Urmila, an avatāra of Nagalakshmi.[2][3] Lakshmana is known for his loyalty and dedication towards Rama.[4]
Lakshmana | |
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Devanagari | लक्ष्मण |
Affiliation | Avatar of Shesha |
Abode | Ayodhya, Vaikuntha, Kshira Sagara |
Weapon | Bow and Arrow, Dagger |
Personal information | |
Born | |
Died | Sarayu river, Ayodhya |
Parents | Dasharatha (father) Sumitra (mother) Kausalya (step-mother) Kaikeyi (step-mother) |
Siblings | Shatrughna (brother) Rama (half-brother) Bharata (half-brother) Shanta (half-sister) |
Spouse | Urmila |
Children | Angada Chandraketu[1] |
Dynasty | Raghuvaṃśa-Suryavaṃśa |
Lakshmana was born to King Dasharatha of Ayodhya and Queen Sumitra. Shatrughan, is his twin brother. He was married to Urmila, after his brother Rama married Sita in her swayamvara. Lakshmana devoted himself to Rama since childhood and accompanied him to the fourteen year, serving him and Sita endlessly. He also played a pivotal role in the war and killed Meghanada. Lakshmana is worshipped is Hinduism, at various places in India, alongside his wife and brother.[5]