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Tale : Urmila – lead Vanaprastha life for 14 years
source : http://sharmistha-theworld.blogspot.com/2011/03/urmila.html

Urmila never showed the sign of worry for Lakshman during the 14yrs of exile. Though she lived in the Palace at Ayodhya, she observed “Vanaprastha”. One day, Kaushlaya visited Urmila’s room, at that time Urmila was meditating. So, Kaushlaya remained silent and waited for Urmila to complete her meditation. When, Urmila opened her eye, she saw Kaushlaya there. After she vowed to Kaushlaya, Kaushlaya admired her will and said ” How at this tender age, you are not being deviated from your duty and you show no sign of worry for Lakshman?,This pain of being separated from my sons and daughter in law, is hurting so much. then how you are having patience though you are separated from your husband?” To answer this concern of Kaushlaya, Urmila, narrates the duty of a good wife. She said that a good wife is one who could inspire her husband to perform his duty, and is not the one who becomes an obstacle in his path. Lakshman has gone to serve his brother, so she should not be weak, rather than worrying about him she should take care of his mothers. At the time of battle, when Lakshman faints, and Hanuman goes to get Sanjeevani for him, Bharat saw him on the way. Hanuman informs him about Lakshman’s critical condition. Later, Bharat gives this news to Urmila, Kaushlaya and Sumitra. Hearing this news , Urmila did not show any trace of fear or worry. However, she said that ” My husband’s heart is filled with the name of Ram. Therefore, he is perhaps sleeping peacefully. All the pain is for Ram. No danger can befall on him. He will always remain safe.”
The tapasya that Urmila did made Lakshman stronger. He was able to kill Indrajeet and Meghnad who were considered equally powerful as Ravana.
In the exile period of Lakshman along with Ram and Sita, Urmila continued to paint the scenes of Ram and Sita’s marriage. She continued to take care of mother Kaushlaya, Kaikeyi and Sumitra. She tolerated the pain without showing little signs of worry. Among the three wives of Dasaratha, not much has been said about the second wife, Sumitra, anywhere in history. Kausalya attained a good reputation because of her son Rama. Her name figures first in the Suprabhatam, which begins with the words, “Kausalya supraja Rama (Oh! The noble son of mother Kausalya)”. Kaikeyi wanted her son Bharata to be the crown prince, but Sumitra had absolutely no desire whatsoever. Sumitra was the epitome of all virtues. She was mitha bhashi and hitha bhashi (one who talks less and in a pleasing manner). Her behaviour was in consonance with her name Su-mitra (good friend). She had two sons, Lakshmana and Satrughna, and there was no way that either of them could become the crown prince. Yet, Sumitra was not worried. She demonstrated the ideal of service to the rest of the world. “When Lord Rama becomes king, my first son Lakshmana should dedicate himself to His service.” This was her desire. Likewise, she wanted her second son Satrughna to be in service of Bharata. The servant is always by the side of the master. That is why Lakshmana followed Lord Rama and Satrughna was always in the company of Bharata. She understood the sacredness of service and exhorted her sons to follow the same path. When you carefully go through the sacred story of Lord Rama, you will be able to understand and appreciate the noble and ideal feelings of mother Sumitra. When Lord Rama was leaving for the forest, mother Kausalya was inconsolable. It was only Sumitra who did not shed a tear. She tried to pacify Kausalya and instil courage in her saying, “Dear sister, my son Lakshmana will accompany Rama to the forest to look after His needs. He will make sure that Rama is put to no inconvenience under any circumstances. Just as an eyelid protects the eye, Lakshmana will constantly engage himself in Rama’s service. You don’t need to be worried about Rama’s safety and security.” She willingly sent her son to the forest along with Rama. Will any mother act in such a courageous and selfless manner? As per the boons granted by Dasaratha to Kaikeyi, only Rama was supposed to go in exile. It was not obligatory for Lakshmana to accompany Him. Sumitra could have argued in this manner and prevented Lakshmana from going to the forest. But Sumitra did not raise any objection whatsoever. “Lakshmana is born only to serve Lord Rama. He is an instrument in Rama’s hands. So, Rama is taking His instrument with Him. Who am I to send Lakshmana with Him and who is Lakshmana to decide about his going with Rama? Rama has every right to take Lakshmana with Him.” This was her feeling. She blessed her son Lakshmana and said, “My dear, take proper care of Sita and Rama.” When Bharata was proceeding to his uncle’s kingdom of Kekaya, Satrughna had no information whether to stay back or follow. Yet, Satrughna got ready to accompany Bharata, since he knew it was his duty to serve him. In the history of Bharat (India), there are many noble mothers like Sumitra, who encouraged their sons to take to the path of service.
For Sita, Rama was her life. She could not bear separation from Him even for a minute. So, she begged to be allowed to accompany Rama to the forest.
As in the case of Sumitra, the name of Urmila, Lakshmana’s wife, does not find a place of prominence in the Ramayana. Both Sumitra and Urmila were highly sacred. They lead a life of sacrifice. She was a very good painter. She used to spend most of her time in painting. She was not aware that Sita, Rama, and Lakshmana were going on exile. At that time, she was painting a beautiful picture with the paint pot by her side. Lakshmana went to her and called her by her name in a raised voice. She was afraid and at once stood up; in the process the paint accidentally spilled over the picture she was painting. She felt sad that the picture was spoiled. Lakshmana asked her as to what she was painting. Urmila replied, “I am painting the picture of Sita Rama’s coronation as it is going to take place. I want to send this picture to my father Janaka. The whole world will enjoy seeing this beautiful picture.” Lakshmana was dejected and told her about the events that took place. He said, “The coronation of Sita Rama is canceled because of Kaikeyi, and the picture you are painting is spoiled because of me.” He told that he was accompanying Rama to the forest. Will any lady keep quiet when she comes to know that her husband is going to the forest for 14 years? She would ask many questions –“Why should you follow him? You are under no obligation to go to forest. Only Rama is ordered to go. So, you need not go with him.” Any ordinary lady would have argued in this manner. But Urmila did not raise any objection. In fact, she was very happy that her husband got an opportunity to serve Sita and Rama. She said, “You are very lucky to have got this great opportunity. Please follow them without wasting a minute.” Lakshmana told her, “You will not be able to see Sita and Rama for the next 14 years. So, go to Sita’s residence at once and take her blessings.” But Urmila did not move from there. On the other hand, she pushed him to go with Sita and Rama, saying, “I don’t want to come in the way of your going with Sita and Rama. Please don’t waste even a minute. Go with them at once and be in their service.” Before going, she wanted Lakshmana to give her a promise. She said, “You are going to live in the forest without me for fourteen years. It is possible that you would think of me and mention my name at some time or other. So, I want you to promise that you will not think of me or mention my name at any point of time. Contemplate constantly on the divine Names of Sita and Rama and serve them with all sincerity and devotion. If I accompany you to the forest, you may not be able to devote your entire time to their service. I will stay back so as not to become an impediment in your way.” Hearing Urmila’s words, Lakshmana was surprised and elated. “Can one find such a noble and devoted wife anywhere else,” he exclaimed to himself. He took leave of her and left the place immediately. In this land of Bharat (India), there are many noble mothers like Sumitra and virtuous wives like Urmila. Many incidents that speak of the nobility of Sumitra and Urmila are not mentioned in the epic Ramayana. When Lakshmana fainted in the battlefield, in order to revive him, Hanuman had to bring the Sanjivani herbs from a mountain. Since he was unable to locate the required herbs, he lifted the entire mountain and was on his way back to the battlefield. He had to fly over the Nandigrama en route. Bharata mistook him for a demon and shot an arrow at him. Hanuman fell down along with the mountain. He offered his salutations to Bharata and explained to him the situation in the battlefield and the purpose of his carrying the Sanjivani mountain. Bharata was happy to note that Lakshmana would be revived. Immediately, he sent word for his mothers and all his subjects. Urmila also came. Everyone except Sumitra felt sad that Lakshmana had fainted in the battlefield. But Urmila was not perturbed. She bent her head and listened to Hanuman’s narration. On hearing all this, mother Kausalya broke down. Then Sumitra consoled her saying, “Sister, why do you worry? No danger can ever befall Rama. Lakshmana will take good care of him. Both my sons are born to render service to Rama. In case Lakshmana dies in the battlefield, I will send my other son Satrughna to help Rama in the battle.” Will any mother be prepared for such a sacrifice? Bharata said to Urmila, “Mother, you may be grief-stricken that your husband Lakshmana has fainted in the battlefield.” In those days people used to address women as mother. Urmila replied, “I am not at all worried about this, for my husband is with Lord Rama Himself. In fact, every cell of his body is filled with the divine Name of Rama. Hence, I am sure that nothing untoward can happen to him.” Then Hanuman told her, “Mother, none can say for sure that your husband will be revived. It is a very difficult situation. Rama loves Lakshmana most dearly. He considers him as His very life. Hence, Rama is grief-stricken.” Hearing this Urmila laughed and said, “Hanuman, no one in this world can understand the Divinity of Rama and the nature of my husband. Rama is verily the Paramatma (highest Atma). There is no question of his worrying at all. All this is His Divine play. Even my husband Lakshmana has no worries at all. Perhaps he might have been hurt a little by the arrows shot at him by Ravana and his sons. Since every cell of his body is filled with the divine Name of Rama, there is absolutely no danger to his life. In fact, he has not fainted; he is enjoying a good and peaceful sleep.” None can understand the bond of sacred love that existed between Rama and Lakshmana. When Lakshmana fainted in the battlefield, Rama lamented, saying, “If I were to search in the world, I may get another wife like Sita, but not a brother like Lakshmana”. In the Ramayana, not much has been said about the greatness of Lakshmana and Satrughna. Since this world is physical in nature, people give importance only to physical aspects. They talk only about Sita and Rama but do not bother to note the sacrifices made by Lakshmana, Satrughna and their wives. Urmila told Hanuman to proceed without further delay, since Rama and others would be waiting for his return. She said, “I am the daughter of the King Janaka, the daughter-in-law of the King Dasaratha, and the wife of Lakshmana. Since these three are men of truth and righteousness, no danger can ever befall on my husband.” Her resolve was such that she remained in the same place where she was when her husband Lakshmana left for the forest. She had told Lakshmana that she would remain in the same place till his return from the forest. She spent all her time in painting. Even Sumitra was worried a bit, but Urmila was unperturbed. Urmila’s nature was pure, unsullied, and totally selfless. But to this day, Bharatiyas have not known the nobility of Sumitra and Urmila. Mother Sumitra had no ambition that her sons should occupy positions of authority. She wanted them to follow the path of service. It is not enough if you think of Rama and Sita. You should also remember the great ideals demonstrated by Lakshmana and Urmila. The four brothers –Rama, Lakshmana, Bharata and Satrughna– are like the four Vedas. Once, Sage Vasishta said that the four Vedas assumed the forms of these four brothers and played in the house of King Dasaratha.
What you have to realise or understand today is that the Lord can never be put to any danger. He enacts a divine drama in order to set an ideal to the world. Only those whose hearts are pure can understand His ways. Only Urmila could understand the sacred heart of Lakshmana. Only mother Sumitra knew the greatness of her sons Lakshmana and Satrughna. It is but natural that the mother understands the nature of her sons. This sacred land of Bharat has given to the world the most precious gems in the form of ideal mothers and ideal wives. Many more wonderful and mysterious events took place, but they are not revealed in the Ramayana.

Poem : The Other Raghava: Lakshman and Urmila

By Krishnarasa Seshadri
It was this very day,
Five summers ago’
The accursed boon was granted,
And many a heart was broken!
Fourteen years they must live
Away from home; Fourteen years he must,
Away from me!
Oh, this is the blessed kingdom
Of the Sun, but its Sun has been shunned away
To the forests, and away, away went my Moon
With the Sun,
Whence he came.
Yes, away went Ram,
Renouncing a Sceptre, a Kingdom, a Title-
Not his Love!
But went my Lakshman,
Renouncing me,
To serve his lotus feet!
His parting words were these:
[They were a knell to my feminine ear,
But pride to the better self I possess-
The part that is Lakshman himself.]
‘I go with Ram,
For he’s par with my Sire- nay,
Greater, much, much greater.
He is my king,
My soul,
My god,
The object whence I came!!’
He stood in a hermit’s habit,
But with the wrath of the prince he was,
That wrath unique to him, yet which was love itself-
The wrath at the injustice to Ram.
His livid eyes then sheathed,
Its anger extinguished by my tears!
Then I knew’.
The heart that enshrined Ram,
Held an altar for me too’.
Oh, and he left, he left with Ram,
His Sire,
His Soul,
His God,
The object whence he came”

*

Without a word, she let me go,
To discharge my blood’s duty.
Oh, she forewent her love,
To let mine be proven,
Yet she proved her’s- her love for me.
Oh her duties to me can wait
But, not mine to Ram:
At birth, he had his mothers,
And at every breath of his span,
He would, his Sita;
At home, to share him away
Were Bharath and Chatrugn,
And the denizens and citizens of Saketh!
With King Dasharatha to adore,
With Mandira to despise…
Oh, a whole life-time would have thus passed…
But, now it’s Lakshman’s turn,
With Lakshman alone
To shoulder his burden,
To bend to his kingly command,
To support, to guard, to serve…
This, the purpose, the object of my life,
And this Urmila would not know…
The sun has set,
Another aeon gone by!
She’d have wept her eyes to sleep-
Let her sleep,
Sleep, her only oblivion,
Sleep, I have renounced
To embellish my wakeful hours,
With sweeter memories…
*
she forewent her love,
To let mine be proven,
Yet she proved her’s- her love for me.
Oh her duties to me can wait
But, not mine to Ram:
At birth, he had his mothers,
And at every breath of his span,
He would, his Sita;
At home, to share him away
Were Bharath and Chatrugn,
And the denizens and citizens of Saketh!
With King Dasharatha to adore,
With Mandira to despise…
Oh, a whole life-time would have thus passed…
But, now it’s Lakshman’s turn,
With Lakshman alone
To shoulder his burden,
To bend to his kingly command,
To support, to guard, to serve…
This, the purpose, the object of my life,
And this Urmila would not know…
The sun has set,
Another aeon gone by!
She’d have wept her eyes to sleep-
Let her sleep,
Sleep, her only oblivion,
Sleep, I have renounced
To embellish my wakeful hours,
With sweeter memories…
*
she forewent her love,
To let mine be proven,
Yet she proved her’s- her love for me.
Oh her duties to me can wait
But, not mine to Ram:
At birth, he had his mothers,
And at every breath of his span,
He would, his Sita;
At home, to share him away
Were Bharath and Chatrugn,
And the denizens and citizens of Saketh!
With King Dasharatha to adore,
With Mandira to despise…
Oh, a whole life-time would have thus passed…
But, now it’s Lakshman’s turn,
With Lakshman alone
To shoulder his burden,
To bend to his kingly command,
To support, to guard, to serve…
This, the purpose, the object of my life,
And this Urmila would not know…
The sun has set,
Another aeon gone by!
She’d have wept her eyes to sleep-
Let her sleep,
Sleep, her only oblivion,
Sleep, I have renounced
To embellish my wakeful hours,
With sweeter memories…
*
she forewent her love,
To let mine be proven,
Yet she proved her’s- her love for me.
Oh her duties to me can wait
But, not mine to Ram:
At birth, he had his mothers,
And at every breath of his span,
He would, his Sita;
At home, to share him away
Were Bharath and Chatrugn,
And the denizens and citizens of Saketh!
With King Dasharatha to adore,
With Mandira to despise…
Oh, a whole life-time would have thus passed…
But, now it’s Lakshman’s turn,
With Lakshman alone
To shoulder his burden,
To bend to his kingly command,
To support, to guard, to serve…
This, the purpose, the object of my life,
And this Urmila would not know…
The sun has set,
Another aeon gone by!
She’d have wept her eyes to sleep-
Let her sleep,
Sleep, her only oblivion,
Sleep, I have renounced
To embellish my wakeful hours,
With sweeter memories…
*she forewent her love,
To let mine be proven,
Yet she proved her’s- her love for me.
Oh her duties to me can wait
But, not mine to Ram:
At birth, he had his mothers,
And at every breath of his span,
He would, his Sita;
At home, to share him away
Were Bharath and Chatrugn,
And the denizens and citizens of Saketh!
With King Dasharatha to adore,
With Mandira to despise…
Oh, a whole life-time would have thus passed…
But, now it’s Lakshman’s turn,
With Lakshman alone
To shoulder his burden,
To bend to his kingly command,
To support, to guard, to serve…
This, the purpose, the object of my life,
And this Urmila would not know…
The sun has set,
Another aeon gone by!
She’d have wept her eyes to sleep-
Let her sleep,
Sleep, her only oblivion,
Sleep, I have renounced
To embellish my wakeful hours,
With sweeter memories…
*
she forewent her love,
To let mine be proven,
Yet she proved her’s- her love for me.
Oh her duties to me can wait
But, not mine to Ram:
At birth, he had his mothers,
And at every breath of his span,
He would, his Sita;
At home, to share him away
Were Bharath and Chatrugn,
And the denizens and citizens of Saketh!
With King Dasharatha to adore,
With Mandira to despise…
Oh, a whole life-time would have thus passed…
But, now it’s Lakshman’s turn,
With Lakshman alone
To shoulder his burden,
To bend to his kingly command,
To support, to guard, to serve…
This, the purpose, the object of my life,
And this Urmila would not know…
The sun has set,
Another aeon gone by!
She’d have wept her eyes to sleep-
Let her sleep,
Sleep, her only oblivion,
Sleep, I have renounced
To embellish my wakeful hours,
With sweeter memories…
*

Yet, you must, Love,
You must bear it all- and
You will!
My shoulders are bruised,
This bow-string unkindly cuts into them;
Oh, this is no Ayodhya;
This way side rill that impeded my path
Is not my Sarayu;
Mother Nature is no Mother Sumitra!
And not one object here can ever replace
You to me, my Urmila!
These forest floors are not
Your soft lap to rest my head;
These winds bring me none
Of your warmth.
Yet for Ram,
I would weather the Underworld!
For me, Love, weather
Time’s slow-footed lameness!
Honour me, Urmila,
With your patience!
Could not I have
Borne you across this perilous wild?
Do not mine arms
Possess that strength?
But I grant that your heart,
Your meekest, tenderest heart,
Were stronger than mine arms-even me!
[For I remember,
And will always do,
It won me, my pride and all]
I know it can bear
Undauntedly, a bereavement of a lifetime,
And fourteen summers?
Tell me, Love, am I not worth the wait??
“The hour of return is nigh…
It’d soon be dawn,
And all would dawn
For this empire, this people, and me!
This new sun I await.
He would bring me my moon…..
Fourteen summers has it been!
Fourteen summers- oh no, a lifetime has ended
In weary waiting and hapless tears!
But its end is here, so also a new beginning……..
Have I grown? Have I diminished?
I do not know. He will have to tell me,
For I merely groped, groped within time-
Within the dark, unkind labyrinthine walls of time….
But, now the dearest hour of return is nigh!
The thousand eyes of the night stare
In quiet pursuit
Of his, of their advancing toward the forlorn Saketh.
Yes, the Sun would see the journeys end-
My agony’s end!
Yet, where is the Sun-
The lone eye of the day?
Sleep no more Sun!
Yoke thine steeds of the steep heaven
And tread the yon east! ”
So spake Urmila,
Unto the night.
She stood, alone and concealed,
In the highest tower of the heaven-like castle.
Her beautiful eyes,
Those that he so adored,
Darted between the east and the west:
East would bring her the sun,
And the dear west, her own Moon!
Beneath her lay a quiet Saketh,
A sea of people, waiting weary
To witness the beginning of a new era,
The birth of a new kingship,
The sway of a new, noble sceptre-
The long awaited reign of Ram….
Not a soul breathed,
Batted nor an eye-lid!
Only silence and hope,
The silent hope and hopeful silence reigned….

The long hours stretched,
Stretched harshly into an immeasurable length,
As though the world were still,
As though the gods above willed her
To grieve more, to bear more….
T’was agony,
Triple fold at its end…
Tears, her only friend for years now
Welled up from the bowels of her heart!
She closed her eyes,
Willing them repressed.
No, this was no moment to weep,
It was his return,
The end of this cruel penance!
With a prayer,
A resurgence of forbearance
Her eyes opened:
And caught in them,
The streak of light in the yonder East:
A gilded diadem
Embellishing the dark, dark space…
Then Dawn,
The glorious, kind old Dawn
Seeped through the dark entirety.
A morning was blanketed
Over a diminishing night…..

In awe, she stood,
Above the meditating Saketh,
Above the golden rim of the mounting Sun,
Above all joy, above all sorrow…
The moment,
The long-awaited moment of reunion
Was closing in….
Then, a sacred, sacred throb
On the high left temple told her:
He was home.
BANGANGA: MUMBAI
The sacred waters of the Banganga Tank in Mumbai are a vivid representation of the paradox of traditional life coexisting with unbridled modernization. The temple complex of Banganga is overlooked by many tourists, but is one of Mumbai’s holiest sites and the oldest surviving structure in the city.
According to local legend, it sprang forth when the Hindu god Ram, the exiled hero of the epic Ramayana, stopped at the spot five thousand years ago in search of his kidnapped wife Sita…As the legend goes, overcome with fatigue and thirst, Rama asked his brotherLakshmana to bring him some water. Laxman instantly shot an arrow into the ground, and water gushed forth from the ground, creating a tributary of the Ganges, which flows over a thousand miles away, hence its name, Banganga, the Ganga created on a baan(arrow)…
source wikipedia…adjacent to is walkeshwar temple dedicated to lord shiva…According to legend, the Hindu god Ram paused at this spot on his way from Ayodhya to Lanka in pursuit of the demon Ravana who had kidnapped his wife, Sita. He constructed a lingam (phallus representing Shiva) made of sand, after having tired of waiting for his brother, Lakshman to bring a lingam for puja (worship). The name is derived from the Sanskrit name for an idol made of sand – Valuka Iswar.
Ashoka Vatika was a garden in Lanka, the Kingdom of demon king, Ravana, as mentioned in the Vishnu Purana and Hindu epic.
It was the location, where Sita, the wife of Rama was held captive by Ravana, after her abduction, also because she refused to stay in Ravana’s palace, and preferred to stay under the Ashoka tree, hence the name. It was here that Ravana’s wife Mandodari came to meet her and also where Hanuman met her for the first time, and identified himself with the finger ring of Rama.
Sita stayed at Ashok Vatika, till the end of the epic battle between Rama and Ravana, which resulted in the destruction of Ravana himself and most of this clan. Much of the Ashoka Vatika was destroyed by Hanuman, when he first visited Lanka, searching for Sita. Also destroyed was the Pramda Van at the centre of the Ashok Vatika.
This area is known as Seetha Eliya, close to the resort city of Nuwara Eliya (1950 meter above the sea level).
Its present location is believed to be the Hakgala Botnical Garden, the area is known as Seetha Eliya, close to the resort city of Nuwara Eliya. The Garden is situated at the base of the Hakgala Rock forms, has Sita Pokuna, a barren area atop the Hakgala Rock Jungle, where Sita was supposedly held captive, the ‘Sita Amman Temple’ is located here. Other connected site is a spot where Sita bathed in a stream at Sita Eliya, called Sita Jharna. The site has attracted media interest owing to its connection with Hindu mythology, in the recent years.
Seetha Amman Temple

Legend: A temple for Lord Rama, Seetha Devi, Lakshman and Hanuman built on the sides of the stream where Seetha Devi baTHED.One of the most interesting points of this site is the large footprint by the stream / rocks beside the temple. Hanuman saved Sita from Ravana, and he was known for his strength and immense powers – transforming himself into any size, something that is believed to have taken place by this stream. The huge hole in the ground is known to be the footprint of none other than Hanuman Himself, imprinted during the battle to save the Lordess Sita.
Lord Laxman or Lakshaman is the younger brother of Lord Rama. His performance of duties as a younger brother is that of sacrifice and great personality. Such type of duties is particularly hard to do in unfavorable conditions. While comparing to Lard Rama, Laxman is shot tempered. It is also believed that Laxman is an important element of Mariyada Purushottama; by presenting a big guts and presence of mind when Rama becomes distressed, angry and worried over the loss of Sita. Lord. According to the Hindu mythology Lord Laxman is worshipped as an avatar of Shesha. In many difficult situations Laxman had displayed a matured behavior and calmed Lord Rama. The life of Lord Laxmana’s is a symbol of duties performed by a man towards his elder’s brother and also depicts the nature of selflessness in a man’s character.
Laxman is also known for slaying 3 of Ravana’s sons the mighty warriors Prahast, Atikay and Indrajit all 3 of whom were renowned warriors in their own right especially Indrajit Who had won renowned fame for his battle prowess. He is the only man to have survived the attack of The “Shakti Spear” thrown By Indra.
When Lord Vishnu was asked by devarishi Narad as to why the Lord was not disturbed by the fact that Laxman had been Gravely injured by Indrajit. at that time Lord Shiva answers the sage by saying that Shesha had the power to imbibe both Halal(poison) and Amrita(nectar) and as such could not be affected by the Shakti spear, but because the shakti spear was given to Indrajit after Pleasing Mata Shakti with his penance, So out of respect for Mata Shakti Laxman accepted the attack of the “shakt spear” on his chest.
The city of Lucknow was reportedly the ancient capital of Lakshmana and known as Lakshmanapura.
It is said that reading the Ramayana brings auspiciousness to those who read it. This is seen in the case of the characters in the Ramayana. Every time any of them is in trouble and recounts the story of Rama, the troubles vanish, V.S. Karunakarachariar said.
Take the case of the monkeys which go in the southern direction in search of Sita. They come to a cave, where, with permission from the lady in charge, they eat of the plenty that is available there. They are then escorted by her out of the cave. However, the monkeys have come out of the cave just as the winter sets in. That means that the time limit set for them by Sugriva is over. Sugriva had warned them that if they did not return in the stipulated time, death awaited them.
Angada then suggests that the monkeys not go back at all, but make their lives in the place to which they have now come. But there is the question of how they will find food. Angada suggests that they go back into the cave. But Hanuman asks pertinently whether the arrows of Lakshmana will not reach them inside the cave. So Angada decides to fast to death, and the other monkeys decide to follow suit.
But even as he fasts, Angada thinks about the cause for their plight. Why did this have to happen to them? If Kaikeyi had not been granted any boon by Dasaratha, they would not be in such a situation, laments Angada. If Jatayu had not been killed, then Sita would have been saved, and then the monkeys would not have had to look for Her. At least if Jatayu had died after giving all details to Rama, the Lord would have gone after Ravana at once, without sending monkeys in four directions to look for Her.
Thus, even as the monkeys bemoan their fate, Angada details the events in Rama’s and Sita’s lives. So in a nutshell Angada narrates the Ramayana. As Rama’s story is told in bits and pieces by Angada,
Sampaati, brother of Jatayu, who overhears Angada, gives the monkeys details of where Sita is. Thus, the monkeys get the information they want, thanks to the story of Rama being narrated, albeit in parts. Thus, the Ramayana, if read, narrated or heard, saves us from danger, and this is evident in the case of the monkeys.
urmila devi had asked for the boon tht lakshmanji forget about her so tht he could concentrate on lord rama and sitaji wen ramji returned to ayodhya lakshmanji was still in his service as he didnt remember urmila his wife coz of the boon…urmila devi too didnt came to meet lakshmanji as she knew it was futile attempt as she herself had asked for the boon so she remained in her chamber and everyone else forgot about urmila they were too engaged in celebrating lord rama’s return to ayodhya nidra devi who was watching the whole incident grew impateint and she came to ayodha and met lord rama…lord rama welcomed her and asked the purpose of her visit she explained the whole situation tht how she has made lord lakshmana forgot about urmila and now he doesnt remember his wife lord rama smiled and said dont worry he will make him remind of urmila and then lord rama and sitaji told lakshman about urmila…lakshman remembered urmila and taking lord rama’s permission he went in her chamber urmila was in deep slumber may be she was distressed and she was exhausted…lakshmana entered her chamber and he was taken aback by urmila’s beauty she was like a bud wen he left her and now she blossomed into the most beautiful flower her beauty was enchanting as rambha and menaka (the most beautiful woman on earth) her skin as white as moon her hands as delicate as cloud…her pristine face captivated him… he was stunned to see her and was looking at her beauty as the cakora bird looks at the moon and he smiled sheepishly and quitely started walking away meawhile urmila’s woke up and she saw someone in her chamber since lakshman was walking away she couldnt recognize him and she grew angry and put pallu in her head (in ancient times woman use to do parda from the outsiders) she warned him saying how dare he entered the chamber without her permission and if her husband came to know this he will punish him…lakshmanji who was facing her back said in playful manner but y the beauty like u are waiting for the person who left u long ago this person doesnt deserve u at all …laskhman voice in these 14 years had changed quite a bit morever his physique were more defined now…so urmila failed to recognize him …she grew extremely angry and yelled tht she cant take one more word against her husband and said whoever he is he has to face her wrath he shouldnt undermine her capability her stritiva she said she is sister of sita who had capacity to burn entire lanka…she is wife of lord shesha avtaar and with her mere look she could burn him to ashes..she asked him tell her about his whereabouts…laskhmana then introduced himself knowing it she immediately fall on his feet and asked for forgiveness he then embraced her…Also one more…Lakshman was said to be the alter ego of Lord Rama meaning same equal alternative self!Embarrassed

Ram and Sita considered Lakshman as their own child as he served them like their very own son!

He is popularly called as RamSita ke Dulare.
Lakshmana is lkmano aksmi sampanna or lakmi asya astti lakmaa Lakshmana is the favoured flourisher. The wealth of selfless dedication is in him, hence Lakshmana. One who is endowed with favoured dedication, kainkarya lakshana lakshita Lakshmana is a hearty dedication to Rama and he always wishes to reside by the side of his brother.
Rama is admittedly a champion of riding elephants and horses, also in tactical charioting, and he rejoices in the art of archery, and absorbed in the obedient service of his father. Right from childhood Lakshmana, the enhancer of prosperity, is always amiable towards his world-charming elder brother Rama.
Lakshmana who is endowed with the wealth of dedication dedicated himself to Rama with bodily service, and while performing all agreeable deeds in respect of Rama, he behaved like Rama’s alter ego. That best one among the men Rama does not get his sleep without Lakshmana and he would not eat food brought for him, however delicious it may be, without Lakshmana. Whenever Raghava mounts a horse and goes on a hunting game Lakshmana rushes after him wielding his bow as a squire.

Once Vikramaditya asked which is the best sloka in Ramayana (ramcharitmanas )and offered a reward of 1000 gold coins. Vararuchi was a great Sanskrit scholar in the court of Vikramaditya. He tried to find the best sloka by discussing with many learned pandits. But could not arrive at a conclusion. One day while sleeping below a tree 2 Pishas (spirits) settled on the tree and were talking. As Vararuchi knew their language he was able to follow their conversation. They said as follows.
1st. Pishas: Where have you been?
2nd. Pishas: There was a birth of baby in a pariah’s (one outside the four castes – a very low caste) house. I had a good feed of the offal’s.
1st. Pishas: What child?
2nd. Pishas: A female one. I also read the fate of the child written on her head
1st. Pishas: Whom will she marry?
2nd. Pishas: The one below the tree who does not know the MAMVIDHI will marry her.
Hearing this Vararuchi was shocked but also happy that he got the answer. He immediately went to the King and recited the sloka in Ayodyakanda 40th Sarga
raman dashratham vidhi maam vidhi janak aatamjaam
ayodhyaam asthaveem vishi gacch taath yatha sukham

it is one tht sumitra said to lakshman wen he took her permission to accompany lord rama…
It has 3 meanings as follows.
Meaning 1:”Know Rama to be Dasaratha. Look upon Seetha the daughter of Janaka as myself. Consider the forest as Ayodhya and depart happily, my son!”
Meaning 2: Know Rama is one with 10 avtharas (Vishnu) Know Seetha as Lakshmi (Mam) and Know Forest as Ayodya (Un conquerable-Vaikunta) and depart happily
Meaning 3: Consider Dasaratha as Dead, consider me as departed to my maternal home (as widow), and forget Ayodya and depart happily.the deeper meaning is if the mind is dwelled on almighty the desert appears as fertile land the barren lands are like heaven and if mind is deprived of lord’s love even the luxuries and pleasure of the world cant make one happy and content…his life is purposeless Embarrassed

varachui went to vikaramaditya and recited this sholka vikramaditya became impressed and gifted him 1000 coins Vararuchi also asked king to kill the parchi child as it may bring kingdom under threat. The fate cheats him and he marries her thinking she is Brahmin….Embarrassed
http://mghariharan.wordpress.com/2010/11/15/best-sloka-in-ramayana/

When Lakshman was hit by Meghnaad’s Shakti and became unconscious, Hanumaan went to bring Sanjeevanee herb from Himaalaya for his treatment. After he had left, Raam wails for Lakshman saying “Nij Jananee ke Ek Kumaaraa, Taat Taasu Tumh Praan Adhaaraa”
[Lankaa Kaand, after Dohaa No 60]
Sumitraa had twins – Lakshman and Shatrughn then why Raam should say that?
Its answer has already been provided by Tulasee Daas Jee himself there only. Immediately after the couplet quoted above, we find the following couplets – Meaning: “Umaa, (continues Lord Shiv), the Lord of the Raghu is one (without a second) and indivisible; He exhibited the ways of human being only because He is so compassionate to His devotees! The host of monkeys that surrounded the Lord were distressed to hear the Lord’s frantic wailings. Presently arrived Hanumaan like a heroic strain in the midst of pathos!”
So Shiv Jee and Tulasee Daas Jee have themselves termed these wailings of the Lord as frantic. Which means that the emotions of the Lord at that fateful moment amidst the gruesome battleground of Lankaa, when such a beloved brother as Lakshman is lying unconscious in the jaws of death, the same Lakshman who is Raam’s very life-breath moving outside, should not be measured on the scale of truthfulness and propriety etc.
No one else in this world is dearer to Raam than Lakshman, not even Seetaa, this is very much evident from the uttering of the Lord here. Also in Vaalmeeki Raamaayan, even Seetaa was aware of this fact, which She also told to Hanumaan – “Lakshman, the beloved brother of Raam is ever dearer to that prince (Raam) than I (Seetaa)”
If you say that Lord has mentioned Aanjaneya as “You are twice as dear to me as is Lakshman”, then it is to be taken in the same sense as when someone says “You are dearer to me than my life” …thus Hanumaan is twice dearer to Raam, but we must not forget that Lakshman is still the very life-breath of Raam. This also shows the level of oneness with Lakshman that Raam has; He could frankly say this to Hanumaan in front of Lakshman himself, without least bothering about him, this proves indeed that Lakshman is Raam’s alter-ego. Life-breath stays with us silently; even if we consider someone greater than it then also it doesn’t leave of us.
Although we, with our tiny intellect can never compare the two Param Bhakt of Raam, Bharat and Lakshman, but still this is a fact that ..Raam could bear and survive many days in separation from His beloved Jaanakee; and He could even survive the separation from His dearest brother Bharat for 14 years; but anytime when the question of separation from His life-breath Lakshman arose, He could not just imagine His existence without him even for a day. He is ready to give His life when He beholds Lakshman lying unconscious and also later on in Vaalmeeki Raamaayan, Uttar Kaand also when He had to exile Lakshman, He at once decides to leave this Prithvi for His divine abode.
So if such a Lakshman is lying unconscious in front of Him, then can we expect Him to speak a well measured out speech? This words spoken in lamentation are an attestation to His most piteous state at that moment… it just shows the sorrowful state of His mind!
In Vaalmeeki Raamaayan also Lord’s pathos is such that He mentions – Meaning: Wives may be found everywhere and kinsmen too can be had everywhere, I, however, see no place where a uterine (real) brother could be had.
[Vaalmeeki Raamaayan 6:101-15]
Here Lord addresses His brother Lakshman as Sahodar, but that only goes to show His intense attachment and love for him. It was only proper and befitting to weep for the brother who was prepared to abandon everything and even to die and undergo all sorts of sufferings but by showing the limit of grief on this occasion the compassionate Lord showed to us mortals, how the brotherly affection should be like!

LakshmaNa – the baalya sakha
LakshmaNa – the companion
LakshmaNa – the husband of Urmila
LakshmaNa – the Assistant Administrator
LakshmaNa – the angry young brother
LakshmaNa – the boat builder
LakshmaNa – the engineer
LakshmaNa – the chef
LakshmaNa – the scavenge
LakshmaNa – the ambassador or envoy or commissioner
LakshmaNa – the Security Officer or Security guard
LakshmaNa – the Warrior
LakshmaNa – the Minister or counselor or advisor and
LakshmaNa – the arduous servant
Ushnagundam: To the southwest of Badrachalam Andhra pradesh, there is a spot known as Ushnagundam (the hot pool) right in the bed of the Godavari. The spot is surrounded on all sides by the cool flowing current of the river when the sand is removed, hot water springs out These hot springs in the bed of the river expands about 100 square yards and if a pit is dug at any spot in that area produces hot water.
The Ramayana records this to be a site visited by Sita, Rama and Lakshman’..lakshman fetched the water for seethe devi to bathe in.
one tales suggests Lakshman here shot an arrow and the hot water fsprouted for Sita to bathe in.
The Brahmanda Puranam says these hot springs formed as a result of the celestial fire offered by the divine serpent “Adi Sesha”””
as per the other legend lakshmana assumed the form of adi shesha and the fire offered by him made the water hot ””
balchandran is the place where lord rama spent 11 years of the exile as per the popular belief…it is the place where sitamaa was abducted by ravana (local legend) there is a temple dedicated to lord rama sitaji and lord lakshman…Lakhaniya Dari – A breathtaking water fall near the ancient city, Varanasi. This is among those very few water falls where person are the bottom and the water falls on them This fact increases the excitement hundred times. . The small drops of water carried by air touches the face and looks breathtakingly beautiful as the name suggests this place is named after lakshmana who sat on the rock here to guard ram and sitaji…as per the legend the waterfall was formed as river ganga bow down to lord rama and lord lakshmana here…other tales states tht lakshmana was guarding ramji and sitaji in scorching summers… river ganga who is mother by nature grew impateint and formed the waterfall and the small drops of water fell on lakshmana…hence the name lakhaniya dari
The anger described as regards Lord Lakshman, Lord Ram’s brother was more a symbol of his intolerance against injustice, untruth etc. Lord Lakshman, being a complete Brahmachari and very spiritually enlightened was above the lower traits such as Kama or Krodha. In mythology where instances of his anger are described, it is to be known that the word anger is used to denote his fiery power against ‘Adharma’ and not the ordinary anger Krodha.In ramcharitmanas its written tht supernakha was enchanted with lord rama beauty and on lord rama insistance she saw laskhmana and then she went to lure him…here is the twisted version ( ramkatha vahini by satya sai baba) in this version its mention tht supernakha was actually bewitched by lakshmana and her prime focus was lakshmanji…Embarrassed few excerpts…
One day, Lakshmana eyes fell on a tiny sapling of lime, struggling upwards under the shade of a huge tree. He desired to plant it nearer the cottage and help it grow vigorously under his care; so, he was digging it up by the roots with intense love and attention, when the wicked and vicious sister of Ravana, Surpanakha by name, rushed into the scene!
As soon as her eyes fell on Lakshmana, she was allured by the halo of goodness and the splendour that illumined his body. She was struck dumb at the unexpected vision. She suddenly transformed herself into a charmingly pretty damsel and approached Lakshmana with amorous gestures. But, Lakshmana paid no heed; he continued his task, unaffected by the apparition. Surpanakha could not bear inattention any longer. She came close to him and in a pathetic voice, she appealed, “Lord! Why are you plunging me into despair? Cool my unbearable ardour; cast on me your loving happiness-conferring eye.” Lakshmana did not react to her call; he heard her words, but he only smiled within himself at her audacity; he continued with his attempt to pluck the plant safely from the shade. Surpanakha lost patience; she prepared to draw him to herself. But, Lakshmana drew back, saying, “Mother! I am the bondslave of Sri Rama. I am not a free man; whatever I do, however small a job it may be, is done only as He commands”, as a prelude to the advice he planned to give her. Hearing his words and curious to know with whom he was talking, Sita and Rama came out of the cottage into the garden. Rama noticed Surpanakha and recognised that she had changed into the damsel before him. He prepared himself for all eventualities. Meanwhile, Surpanakha pelted harsh abusive words at Lakshmana like, ‘coward’, and ‘villain’ and laughed loudly in scorn at his irresponsive behaviour. She had not noticed Rama, all her attention and anger were fixed on Lakshmana alone. She pleaded before him, “O Most Charming! Wed me and be happy. I can delight you and serve you most loyally.” Lakshmana tried to ward her off by saying, “Pretty woman! I am a slave; If I wed you, you will have to live as a slave”, and continuing the jocular retort, he said in fun, “Well. There is my master, Rama; if you wed him, I will be your slave.” Surpanakha took him at his word; she believed that it was good strategy. She turned to the cottage which Lakshmana had pointed to her; and, there, standing near the door, laughing together at her, she found a very beautiful woman and beside her, the embodiment of masculine charm!
Surpanakha was smitten with passionate love; she ran forward to Rama and weeping out her distress, she prayed, “God of Love! God of Beauty! Accept me as yours.” Rama too decided to treat her to a homily and derive some fun out of the ludicrous situation before him. He said with a chuckle, “O Beauteous Woman! I cannot wed you, for, I am under the vow of monogamy. I have my wife here; my brother, Lakshmana there, has a wife, but, she is not here. So, wed him and derive fulfilment. He is the proper person for you; approach him.” At this, the woman hastened to where Lakshmana was and started her appeals once again. She said, “Your brother has agreed to the wedding; so, do not delay; accept me.” Her attitude now was very humble and gentle. Lakshmana grasped the absurdity of her plight and wanted to heighten the fun. He sent her to Rama and Rama sent her back to Lakshmana several times, until she grew so desperate, and blinded by passion, she relapsed into her demonic nature! Her crooked intelligence told her that it was Sita that stood in the way of her success in this adventure of lust; for, Rama could not wed her, since Sita was by His side. If she were removed, Rama would certainly yield to her solicitations. So, she fell upon Sita in order to kill her and swallow her; for, she was a demon to the core. At this, Lakshmana stood ready, watching the face of Rama for orders. Rama realised that the woman was far gone and she had to be stopped. Feeling that an axe need not be used when the nails are enough, He raised his hand up, and counted four on his fingers, looking at Lakshmana.
Lakshmana immediately grasped the meaning of that command! Lakshmana rushed towards the demonic woman with his sword drawn; slashed off her ears and nose

even in rajasthan its a popular belief tht supernakha was bewitched by lakshmana and she persuaded him to marry her after several unsucessful attempts she commits suicide and does tapas to marry lakshmana finally she gets the boon tht she will get the oppurtunity to be his wife in the next birth …accordingly lakshmana and supernakha are born again and in due course of time she gets the chance to marry him she completes three pheras with him and becomes his wife but before the other pheras could be completed lakshman had to leave her and he is killed in the battle he goes back to heaven and supernakha becomes the wife of lakshman but lakshman is not her husband Embarrassed

not from valmiki ramayan

The third canto of Ranganath Ramayan is Aranya Kanda which details the first phase of Rama’s exile in the forest. This canto ends with the hospitality given to Rama by Shabari.
There are eight modifications to the theme of this cant of which one deserves careful attention. Ranganatha introduces Jambunatha, son of Shurpanakha. One day when Lakshman found a divine sword in the jungle, he held it and cut a bush to test its edge. He found that a sage who was meditating in the bush was beheaded by his stroke. When he repented, the other sages assembled there consoled him, saying that the sage was actually a demon in disguise; Lakshman need not repent for his deed.
Surpanakha brings food for her son and finds him dead. She threatens the saints and they tell her that a person in saintly attire has killed her son. She follows the footsteps of Lakshman and finds the handsome Ram. Surpanakha was so bewitched by his charm that she forgot her sorrow and tried to seduce Ram. From here on the story follows the theme of Valmiki Ramayan.
The story of Nidra devi granting boon to Lakshman and Urmila finds mention in Ranganath Ramayan.
Though its unrelated to Lakshman, here are two incidents from Ranganath Ramayan

1.The story of maid servant, announcing the arrival of two handsome princes in Mithila to Sita, Urmila and their mother is mentioned in Ranganath Ramayan.
2. Another variation to theme is where Ranganath introduces Manthara, not as a jealous woman but as a maid-servant who wanted to take revenge on Ram for what he did to her in his childhood. This Non-Valmiki theme narrates an incident related to Ram and Manthara in his childhood. When Ram was playing a ball with a stick, Manthara throws the ball far away from Rama. In anger, Rama struck her on the knee and her knee broke. This incident is coveyed to Dasharath by Kaikeyi and hence the king thinks about the need for educating all his sons, so that they learn and become wise. Manthara by then had developed her antagonism towards Ram. Thjough this doesn’t feature in Valmiki ramayan, the incident sounds convincing about a child prank and insensitivity being a cause for resentment in Manthara who was always ignored and humiliated for her disfigurement, the exception being Kaikeyi , and hence the reason for Manthara doting on Kaikeyi and “her” son Bharat.
Though usually very aggressive, Lakshman is supposed to have displayed immense patience at the time of need ‘ Bearing retorts from Mother Sita (for not responding to Lord Rama’s rescue calls), pacifying the Lord who had nearly vowed to bring an end to the world upon discovering his beloved’s abduction, bear testimony to the same. ILLUSIONARY SIta OR MAYA SiTA CAME OUT OF LAKSHMAN REKHA

after ram’s victory shri ram ordered lakshmana to lit the fire. haumana couldn’t see Mother Sita would walk into the fire, after all that trouble. So he left that place. And Vibhisana also left that place. Laksmana was a thankless person all the time. He was always given the thankless jobs. So he went to Mother Sita and told her, “Please come, and go into the fire.” Sitadevi climbed into the fire. She was sitting on the fire and the fire was glowing. Nothing happened to her. That’s all there in Ramayana. But something did happen. What happened was that Agni came there and brought the original Sita. Sita was actually never in Sri Lanka. This was a big scandal. This scandal was arranged by Laksmana. When Marica got the arrow of Ramacandra in his heart, he shouted, “Oh Laksmana! Oh Sitadevi!” Sitadevi told Laksmana, “Your brother is in trouble! You must go and save Him!” Laksmana was smiling. Sita said, “What kind of a demoniac person are you? How can you smile and laugh when your brother is getting killed by the demons?” Laksmana said, “What problem is there? When people get a problem they chant Rama’s name. How can He have problem? Anyone who is afraid of an enemy, they chant Rama’s name and they get protected. How can He have any enemy? He is protecting everyone in this world. How can he have a problem?” Sitadevi said, “Now I know your plan! You always wanted to have me as your wife. Now that Rama will be dead you will be happy.” Laksmana closed his ears.

“Oh no! What is this?” Then she said, “If not, then you must go now.” So he said, “All right, I will go.” But then he thought, “I’m not just going to leave like this.” So he took his Agni astra, the astra of fire, and he drew a line in front of the ashrama. He said, “You be beyond this line. Don’t cross this line.” he closed his eyes and asked agni dev to protect sita and took her under his protection if something happens to her So then Ravana came as a sannyasi, and he was trying to first enter the house. When he came, he touched the line and the fire came, and he couldn’t go in. Then he called, “Is there anyone in the house?” Sita devi came, and Ravana asked, “Whose house is this?” Sita said, “This is the son of Dasaratha’s house. He is in exile. Nobody who comes to this house goes without getting something. So I wll give you something.” Then she brought some fruits. Ravana said, “I don’t enter houses. I am a naisthika sannyasa. You have to come outside and bring it to me.” She said, “I have been told by my protectors not to cross this line.” He said, “All right, I won’t take. I’m going, and I’m angry.” She said, “No, no, don’t go angry.” He said, “Yes, all these Dasaratha and Rama, they are all just misers. They don’t give any charity. I’m going, and I’ll tell everyone, ‘This is Rama’.” So Sitadevi thought, “Oh, this is very bad. I have to protect the name of my husband.” So she crossed the line. When she crossed the line, the fire came again and Agni took her to his palace. He produced a Sita who was illusory, and that was the Sita Ravana took.

during the forest exile ram sitaji and lakshmanji decided to halt at ramchandrapuram a place near pondicherry…rama aksed lakshmana to build the cottage…accordingly lakshmana went in the forest…in the forest lakshmana was collecting dry woods uanware about a girl who was looking at him..from a distance the girl was illa (illa means extremely beautiful) a daughter in law of sage kavyadarsha she was virgin widow of prabanda the son of sage kavyadarsha also known as bhavita she spotted lakshmana and immediately fell for him slowly she came and embraced lakshmana from behind and asked him to make her his wife…lakshmana was preplexed and suprised he asked her to stay away but girl didnt budge…lakshmana struggled hard to free himself… in the struggle the girl fell on the river godavari and the crocodile who was waiting there caught her legs in its jaws
at first lakshmana thought to let go but his kind and merciful heart did not allow him to do so he killed the crocodile and saved the girl immediately illa fell on the feet of lakshmana the girl apologized and weeped
here lakshmana thought to immolate himself as he thought his body was contaminated by the evil touch of lustful woman
there came sage kavyadarsha father in law in search for her and said to “lakshmana dont take such drastic actionsthe fault lies in the girl i will burnt her alive” lakshmana was kind hearted he pleaded mercy for the girl
then sage kavyadarsha made him sit on the ground the with his occult power poured divine water on lakshmana to remove the dust of the girl’s dusty desires and the river formed there known as laskhmana ganga this is independant stream tht flows into godavari before merging in the sea and whoever drinks the water from this stream is purified in mind and thought

The sermons tht lakshmana gave to nishadraj is known as lakshmana gita…and one who listens lakshmana gita gets purified in thoughts spirit and mind and gets the blessing of lord rama and lord lakshmana …

it is the gita expounded by lakshmana – implying the similarity of its message to tht delivered by krishna to arjun in mahabharat

(by devotees).[10]…Lakshman Gita from Ramcharitmanas by Tulsidas

here are 9 teachings and principles which are as follows
Ni?adaraja Guha said that Kaikeyi became the axe for the tree-like lineage of Sun. Her bad thoughts caused unhappiness for the whole world. Ni?adaraja Guha thus became very sorrowful on watching Rama and Sita asleep on the ground.[1]
Lak?ma?a said in very polite and soft voice, which was full of the nectars of knowledge, dispassion, and devotion towards the Lord. O Brother! No one causes the unhappiness or happiness of someone else. Everyone goes through the fruits of own deeds.[2]
Union and separation, enjoyment in good times, honesty or trickery, favorable or un-favorable or neutral times, etc. are all noose of delusion. Where birth and death are parts of the world&8217;s web, and which is marked by wealth, ill fate, deeds and time (contd).[3]
Where property, mansion, wealth, city and family or heaven and hell are integral part of daily routine ‘ observe (by eyes), listen (from seers), and deduce in mind that the root cause of attachment (me and mine) is not the eternal truth.[4]
Just like in a dream, a beggar can become a king or a pauper can become the king of heavens ‘ but on waking up there is no benefit or loss, similarly you must look upon the world in your mind.[5]
Having thought thus, please do not be angry on anyone and do not blame the events on anyone in vain. This is the (deep dark) night of attachment and everyone is sleeping in it. Everyone is watching (his or her) dreams of various types in this night.[6]
In this dark night of delusion, the Yogi remains awake. He (or she) is in the quest of ultimate truth and he is detached from the mundane existence. A jiva (being) can be considered as awake when there is spontaneous dispassion from all the items of luxury and sensory perception.[7]
When the jiva gets awake, then wisdom surfaces and the illusion of attachment is dispelled away. And then supreme devotion in the feet of Raghunatha is manifested. O friend Ni?adaraja! This is the supreme truth in this world ‘ by mind, deeds, and speech one should have love for the feet of Rama.[8]
Rama is (no one else but) Brahman, Who is in the real form of supreme reality. Rama is inexplicable, untargettable, without a beginning, and without a duplicate. Rama is free from various ill-manifestations (seen due to sensory world), and Rama is without a second. The Veda describe Rama as (only) eternal and inexplicable.[9]
The benevolent Rama has taken the form of a human and performing action for the benefit of devotees, the Earth, the Brahman (knowledge-seekers), and the cows. On hearing His stories, the net of metempsychosis can be erased (by devotees).10
What would a man hold the most important and dearer than his or her own life? The answer would differ from person to person. Ask Rama. He would come up with just only one answer. ‘My word.’ The promise that I made; the assurance that I gave and the abhaya that I offered. And that is what he says to Sita in Aranya Kanda when the latter questions him about the wisdom of wielding the bow high in the jungle, when he had come there to lead the life of a sage. “And having heard this speech I promised complete protection to the sages living in the Dandaka forest O daughter of Janaka! And having made a promise, I dare not as long as I am alive falsify the word given to the sages. For, truth is always dear to me. I can even give up my life or you together with Lakshmana, but not my plighted word given especially to the Brhmanas.” (Valmiki Ramayana, Aranya Kanda, Canto X, Sloka 18, 19)
‘I may abandon Lakshmana, I may abandon you and I may abandon my very life; but not the word that I have given,’ is what Rama would say. For him Truth was above all and next came Lakshmana and next came Sita. His priority number two was Lakshmana who was dearer to him than Sita herself. Thrice in the Yuddha Kanda we see Rama making this very clear in so many words and so many Slokas. The first occasion was when Lakshmana was bound by the naga-astra of Indrajit.
“What purpose of mine on earth will be accomplished through Sita, if recovered, or (even) through my life (if preserved) when I perceive my (younger half-) brother (Lakshmana) lying utterly vanquished in combat today? A consort on a part with Sita can be found in this world of mortals by me if I were to look for her. But a helpful and warlike brother like Lakshmana cannot be had.” (Ibid, Yuddha Kanda, Canto XLIX, Sloka 5, 6)
Then when Lakshmana lies unconscious in the battlefield, stuck by ‘sakti’ of Ravana, we find Rama lamenting again. ‘I would follow you to the portals of Death, even as you followed me to the forest when I started on my exile,’ he wails. “Alas! Lakshmana, who always loved his kinsfolk (like me) and was ever devoted to me, has been led to this pass by the ogres, who are given to treacherous warfare. Wives may be found everywhere and kinsmen (too) can be had everywhere. I, however, see no place where a uterine (real) brother could be had.” (Ibid, Canto CI, Sloka 14, 15)
There is yet another occasion where Rama makes a similar statement but it is more than sufficient now to see whom he held high. It is not that Sita was not aware of this. She was fully and completely aware of where she stood in the heart of Rama in relation to Lakshmana. She herself states this in the Sundara Kanda. We will go into that and listen to what Sita has to say of Lakshmana, before we start our discussions on this devoted, loyal, valiant, resourceful, supportive, extremely intelligent younger brother who was the very staff of life for Rama throughout the Aranya Kanda after Sita was found missing.
There is one important difference between the love that Rama had for Lakshmana and that the latter had for Rama. We will go into the question more fully.

Sita herself says, ‘You don’t know! Lakshmana is dearer to my husband than I am.’ Women know this by instinct’
‘Rama has been his father and I, his mother,’ says Sita of Lakshmana in the Sundara Kanda, when Hanuman takes leave of her, taking her message back to Rama and Lakshmana. She beautifully captures the chief qualities of Lakshmana in a few words at that time.
“Inquiries concerning welfare should be addressed on my behalf and in my name to Lakshmana, that heroic and powerful (younger) brother of Sri Rama, who, having renounced garlands and all kinds of jewels’because of whom Sumitra has earned the title of a blessed mother’ who behaves towards Sri Rama as towards his father and treated me as his (own) mother’who serves his elders, is glorious and energetic, yet measured in speech, who is the foremost of those beloved of that prince (Sri Rama) and a replica (in gallantry) of my father-in-law (King Dasaratha) who is ever dearer to Sri Rama (even) than I and who willingly and efficiently shoulders the responsibility with which he is saddled and on seeing whom Sri Rama (a scion of Raghu) ceases to remember his deceased father'” (Valmiki Ramayana, Sundara Kanda, Canto XXXVIII, Sloka 53-61{excerpts})
Who else can depict the qualities of Lakshmana, as also the relationship that exists between Rama, Lakshmana and her own self, than the divine mother herself! It has however to be remembered that when Sita says, ‘Lakshmana is dearer to Rama than I,’ she is does so without the slightest trace of jealousy that is normally associated with such statements.Here is what Rt. Hon’ble Srinivasa Sastriyar has to say on this particular point.
“Hanuman, who had seen how Rama suffered agonies by thoughts of Sita, must have thought that the man who could survive separation from Sita must be a hard-hearted person. To Hanuman whose opinions of Rama and Sita were so high, Sita herself says, ‘You don’t know! Lakshmana is dearer to my husband than I am.’ Women know this by instinct; they can weigh love in the truest of scales ‘ their innate perception! I wish to ad, ladies and gentlemen that this must have been uttered by Sita without the slightest shadow of jealousy. She herself stood high in Lakshmana’s affection for the sake of Rama, and when she made this assertion about the love of Rama to her, we may take it to be beyond doubt.”
But the fact remains that Rama would, when it comes to choosing between Sita and Lakshmana would prefer the latter and when it comes to choosing between Lakshmana and Satya, would stick to the latter only. Truthfulness was the crme de la crme for him even more than Lakshmana, his alter ego, whom the Poet describes as ‘his very own soul’ that is functioning from outside his body.

Both Rama and Lakshmana are made of the same substance. But that substance manifested in different forms in each’
The few padalams ‘ Cantos ‘ of Ayodhya Kanda, that follow Rama’s acceptance of exile, bring out the unique qualities of both the brothers, Rama and Lakshmana. Both are made of the same substance. But that substance manifested in different forms in each. If one is the rain bearing cloud, the other is the lightning and thunder that reside in it. If one is calm, majestic, deep and controlled like a perennial river, the other moves like the same river when it assumes the form of a waterfall. If one is like the fire that resides on the wick of a lamp, the other jumps up to consume and turn large forests to ashes.
Sastriyar observes on Lakshmana: “Look at Lakshmana, what a contrast! While Rama proclaimed that Dharma was above everything, Lakshmana, when he declared his doctrine, said only, ‘To me Rama sums up everything; he is all in all; I do not look behind him and beyond him. My goal is his approbation, my goal is his happiness.’ Occasionally, Rama speaks of Dharma and so on, but that does not appeal to Lakshmana. ‘Your good, your prosperity, sums up all that I see; if you give up the kingdom, I don’t see that you are doing good, that you are doing the right thing. What is higher than you?’ says Lakshmana, ‘Your interest is everything; I don’t put any thing higher.”
Such fierce dedication to Rama! That makes him speak things, which Rama would not even imagine of uttering. When consoling Kausalya, Lakshmana says, “Nay, whosoever is a supporter of Bharata and whoever seeks to advance his interests, I shall kill them all; for he (alone) who is meek is subjected to contumely. If pleased with Kaikeyi and instigated by her, our royal father, behaves as an enemy, let him be made captive or even got rid of without (the least) attachment.” I will not hesitate to chain our father and throw him in prison or even get rid of him, if it is necessary, he says. (Valmiki Ramayana, Ayodhya Kanda, Canto XXI, Sloka 10, 11)
Lakshmana would rise up in revolt, the moment he suspects that something is there that would harm the interests of Rama. That is the very essence of his character. this tiny flame quickly turns in to a blazing fire in no time.