32 Facts About Lakshmana

Lakshmana is considered as an incarnation of Shesha, the lord of serpents.

Lakshmana was married to Urmila, and is known for his loyalty and dedication towards Rama.

Lakshmana was born to King Dasharatha of Ayodhya and Queen Sumitra.

Lakshmana was married to Urmila, after his brother Rama married Sita in her swayamvara.

Lakshmana devoted himself to Rama since childhood and accompanied him during his fourteen-year exile, serving him and Sita endlessly.

Lakshmana played a pivotal role in the war and killed Meghanada.

Lakshmana is worshipped in Hinduism, at various places in India, alongside Rama and Sita.

The name Lakshmana is of Sanskrit origin, which means 'the one endowed with auspicious signs'.

Lakshmana performed a yajna-Ashwamedha yajna to beget sons and as a result, his queens became pregnant.

Lakshmana and his brother Shatrughna were born to Sumitra, while Rama and Bharata were born to Kausalya and Kaikeyi respectively.

When sage Vishvamitra asked Rama to kill the demons in the forest, Lakshmana accompanied them and went to Mithila with them.

King Dasharatha arrived in Mithila for his son's wedding and noticed that Lakshmana had feelings for Urmila, but according to tradition, Bharata and Mandavi were to marry first.

King Dasharatha then arranged for Bharata to marry Mandavi and Shatrughna to marry Shrutakirti, allowing Lakshmana to marry Urmila.

Urmila and Lakshmana had two sons named Angada and Chandraketu.

In Panchavati, Lakshmana built a hut for Rama and Sita to live in.

Lakshmana cut off Ravana's sister Surpanakha's nose in anger when she tried to seduce Rama and insulted Sita.

Lakshmana played an important role in the war with Ravana and slew Ravana's sons Indrajita and Atikaya.

Lakshmana asked the goddess to enquire his wife Urmila regarding this, who happily accepted the task.

When Sita asked Rama to fetch a magical golden deer for her, Rama asked Lakshmana to stand guard as he sensed danger and evil.

Unable to disobey Sita, Lakshmana drew a perimeter line, which Sita must not cross and went in search of Rama.

However, Sugriva soon forgets his promise and this enrage Lakshmana, who was ready to destroy the ape citadel.

Post his recovery, Lakshmana killed Meghanada and Atikaya, who were the sons of Ravana.

Lakshmana was the one who left Sita in the forests near sage Valmiki's ashram after she expressed her desire to leave the kingdom.

Lakshmana remained loyal to his brother and fought against Rama's sons Lava and Kusha later on.

Sage Durvasa appeared at Rama's doorstep, and seeing Lakshmana guarding the door, demanded an audience with Rama.

The sage grew angry and threatened to curse all of Ayodhya if Lakshmana did not immediately inform Rama of his arrival.

Lakshmana was noted for being an obedient son, both to his parents and to his sister-in-law.

Bandhavgarh Fort in Madhya Pradesh was said to have been given by Rama to his brother Lakshmana to keep a watch on Lanka.

Lakshmana's anger is fueled not just by the bow's breaking, but by his own sense of pride and superiority in warfare.

Lakshmana continues to taunt Parashurama, claiming that all bows are the same and that breaking an old one is not such a great offense.

The conversation escalates as Parashurama, enraged by Lakshmana's insolence, declares that his axe can destroy anyone who stands in his way.

Lakshmana reminds Parashurama of his own virtuous nature and urges him to show mercy to the young Lakshmana.