Lakshmana performed a sacrifice to beget sons and as a result, his queens became pregnant.
15 Facts About Lakshmana
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Lakshmana and his brother Shatrughna were born to Sumitra, while Rama and Bharata were born to Kausalya and Kaikeyi.
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When sage Vishvamitra asked Rama to kill the demons in the forest, Lakshmana accompanied them and went to Mithila with them.
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When Rama married Sita, Lakshmana married Sita's younger sister, Urmila.
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Later, when Rama was exiled for fourteen years on the insistence of Kaikeyi, Lakshmana left his wife Urmila and joined Rama and Sita in exile.
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In Panchavati, Lakshmana built a hut for Rama and Sita to live in.
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Lakshmana cut off Ravana's sister Surpanakha's nose in anger when she tried to seduce Rama and insulted Sita.
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Lakshmana played an important role in the war with Ravana and slew Ravana's sons Indrajita and Atikaya.
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When Sita asked Rama to fetch a magical golden hind for her, Rama asked Lakshmana to stand guard as he sensed danger and evil.
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Unable to disobey Sita, Lakshmana drew a perimeter line, which Sita must not cross and went in search of Rama.
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Lakshmana was the one who left Sita in the forests near sage Valmiki's ashram after she expressed her desire to leave the kingdom.
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Lakshmana remained loyal to his brother and fought against Rama's sons Lava and Kusha later on.
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Sage Durvasa appeared at Rama's doorstep, and seeing Lakshmana guarding the door, demanded an audience with Rama.
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The sage grew angry and threatened to curse all of Ayodhya if Lakshmana did not immediately inform Rama of his arrival.
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Bandhavgarh Fort at Madhya Pradesh was said to have been given by Rama to his brother Lakshmana to keep watch on Lanka.