Questions tagged [lakshmana]
Lakshmana (Sanskrit: लक्ष्मण) is a character in Ramayana who was the brother and close companion of Rama and also considered to be an avatara of Vishnu's serpent Adishesha.
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Is Lakshmana's duties to his elder brother prioritized over his duties as a husband?
Is Lakshmana leaving his wife to serve his older brother considered dharmic, if yes, then what is the reasoning behind such?
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Why did Sita accuse Lakshmana of being lustful?
On Ravana's instructions, Maricha disguised as a golden deer started roaming near the vicinity of the Ashrama where Rama was stationed in Dandakaranya. Eventually, Rama went in search of the "...
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Rama advises Lakshmana not to speak ill of Kaikeyi and instead of speak well of Bharata - what is the original verse?
In the Ramayana, Lakshmana is praising Bharata and blaming Kaikeyi. Rama stops him and asks him to simply praise Bharata, but not blame Kaikeyi. Which verse was this?
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Are there any touching Sanskrit verses pertaining to Lakshmana leaving Sita at Valmiki's ashram?
Looking for any emotional verses about Lakshmana leaving Sita at Valmiki's ashram.
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Were Śrī Rāma's brothers - Bharata, Lakṣmaṇa & Śatrughna also 'Eka-patnī-vrata'?
As discussed in this accepted QnA, that Śrī Rāma maintained 'Eka-patnī-vrata'.
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Did Śrī Rāma's three brothers viz. Bharata, Lakṣmaṇa & Śatrughna too, pledged with the 'Eka-patnī-...
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A few questions about the incident in Ramayana where Shri Hanuman brings a mountain to cure Shri Lakshmana
How did Shri Hanuman recognise the right mountain out of so many mountains where Sanjivani is?
What happened to the mountain after Sanjivani was extracted and used?
Wouldn't it be a problem in having ...
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Lakshmana Rekha Mythology?
Can you focus light on the Lakshmana Rekha power possessed by Lakshmana in the Ramayana?
Is there a Mythological story behind Lakshmana possessing this power ?
Had somebody crossed the Lakshmana Rekha,...
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did Indrajit tell Ravana that Rama was Narayana himself?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3zrT-ccbHM
In this (In Hindi) episode Indrajit tells Ravana that when he fired them at Lakshmana, Brahmastra, Pashupathastra and Narayana chakra only saluted Lakshmana ...
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How did Rama kill Rakshasa Viradha even though the latter had a boon that no weapons can harm him?
The below quotes are taken from Bibek Debroy's English translation of Valmiki Ramayana.
In this world, I would not be slain by any weapon, nor would it be
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What was the conversation between Ravana and Lakshmana when Ravana was on death bed [duplicate]
Please provide verse too and sources.
What are the conversations between them and where it is mentioned with verse numbers.
There are no shastric evidence in other questions
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Laxman v/s Parshuram? [closed]
When Ram pulled apart the Shiv Dhanush, a conversation took place between Parshuram and Laxman, I had a concern that, if a battle have had happened, who could have won the individual battle?
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Who killed whom in Ramayana?
I need a consolidated list of who killed whom in Ramayana. List should be like this:
Ram - Ravan
Ram - Kumbhkarn
Laksman - Meghanad
Laxman - Atikay
Hanuman - Akshay Kumar
I couldn't find this info ...
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Why Lakshmana did not tell the name of Ravana to Hanuman even he knows?
Jataayu tells to Rama that Ravana abducted the Sita
"Oh, boy Rama, blest is your eternality, for whom you are searching as
with the search of a rejuvenescent herb in the vast of forest, Ravana
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Why does SB 9.10.9 say that it was Rāma (and not Lakṣmaṇa) that disfigured Śūrpaṇakhā?
Why does the Śūrpaṇakhā incident in Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 9.10 differ from the version found in Vālmīki Rāmāyaṇa?
Canto 9: Liberation
CHAPTER TEN
The Pastimes of the Supreme Lord, Rāmacandra
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How could Sri Rama communicate with the monkeys?
How could Sri Rama and Lakshmana communicate with the monkeys? It seems just impossible to any sensible person.But as it is written in our scriptures, it must have some deep inner meaning.
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Do any versions of Ramayana talk about Mata Sita swallowing Lakshmana up?
I heard from a random source that while coming back from Ayodhya, Mata Sita went to the Sarayu river with Lakshmana so that he can worship that river. Mata Sita asked Lakshamana to bring water from ...
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Why is Lakshmana not considered an incarnation of Vishnu?
According to the Mahabharata, Balarama is mentioned to be an incarnation of Adi-Shesha-Naga:
And Baladeva of exceeding strength was a portion of the Naga, Shesha. (Mahabharata 1.61.91)
On the ...
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Were Rama and Lakshmana the only humans who fought in the Ramayana war?
We have these beings called Rakshasas on Ravana's side and monkeys and bears on Rama's side. I don't recall reading about any humans beside Rama and Lakshmana fighting on either side. For that ...
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Who prescribed sanjivani when Lakshmana became unconscious?
This is a question about Ramayana. In the battle between Rama and Ravana, Lakshmana was struck with an arrow shot by Meghnad, the son of Ravana. Lakshmana became unconscious. Which healer was then ...
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Why Ramcharitmanas 6.61 mentions Lakshmana as his mother's only son and Raama's sahodara bhraataa?
Ramcharitmanas 6.61 (Lankakaanda - Doha/Sortha 61):
सुत बित नारि भवन परिवारा। होहिं जाहिं जग बारहिं बारा।।
अस बिचारि जियँ जागहु ताता। मिलइ न जगत सहोदर भ्राता।।4।।
[Lord Rama to Lakshmana:] Sons, ...
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Did Urmila Really Sleep for Fourteen Years?
It is a well known fact that Urmila did not accompany her husband Lakshmana to the forest for fourteen years, but remained behind in Ayodhya.
I have come across a story, that Lakshmana accompanying ...
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How could Lakṣmaṇa's mantra to kill Indrajit really work?
Some folks consider the following śloka uttered by Lakṣmaṇa to be the mūla-mantra of Vālmīki Rāmāyaṇa.
धर्मात्मा सत्यसन्धश्च रामो दाशरथिर्यदि || ९०-६-७१
पौरुषे चाप्रतिद्वन्द्वस्तदेनं जहि रावणिम् ...
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Was Hanuman ever shot in the leg by an arrow?
Was Hanuman ever shot in the leg by an arrow while he was flying with the mountain containing the Sanjivani herb, for Lakshmana?
I've heard that he was, which was a reminder for him to be humble and ...
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Ramayana - ravana and lakshman [duplicate]
In the end of the holy war when Ravana was just going to die, Lord Rama asked his brother Lakshman to go and gain knowledge from Ravana? Why did he do so and what exactly was the knowledge lord rama ...
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Why did Rama tell Lakshmana that "your father" is dead and not "our father"?
Bharata told to Rama and Lakshmana that King Dasaratha died. Immediately, Rama tells Lakshmana that your father is dead. But Rama is also a son of Dasaratha.
What is the reason behind Rama telling ...
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Where is it mentioned in Ramayana that Shurpanakha lost her nose?
According to Ramayana, Lakshmana cut off the nose of Shurpanakha. But how and where did Shurpanakha lose her nose?
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Why did Lord Rama need Lakshmana around all the time?
If Rama was an avatar of Lord Vishnu, why did he need Lakshmana around him all the time?
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If Lakshmana Rekha is not in Valmiki's Ramayana, then where is it mentioned?
This question discusses the different versions of Ramayana available. Although, it does not discuss how the story of Lakshmana Rekha is different in these various texts. I just read a comment on a ...
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Under what circumstances did Urmila die?
In Ramayana, where it is mentioned under what circumstances did Urmila - Wife of Lakshmana die ? Because I googled and couldn't find a valid answer to it. We know that she also opposed her own husband ...
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Teachings of Ravana [duplicate]
I've heard that at the time of Ravana's death, Lord Rama sent his younger brother Lakshmana to take guidance from him on life.
I have read several versions of it; one of them is this. But not sure ...
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Where does Adisesha live? In Patala loka or in Vaikuntha or underneath the earth holding it?
In Ramayana, Lakshmana went to the Sarayu river, ended life by engaging in meditation and stopping his breathing. It is said his soul went to Patala Loka. Similar to this, white snake like creature ...
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Ages of Ramayana's characters
I have not found any specific reference in the Ramayana about:
What was the age of Dasharatha when Lord Rama was born?
What was the age difference amongst the four brothers (Rama, Lakshmana, Bharata ...
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Is 'Sanjeevani Booti' known to be present in current times as well?
We have read about the use of Sanjeevani Booti in Ramayana, which was used to cure Lakshmana and the Vanara army when they were unconscious and on death bed. I want to know what particular type of ...
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Did Rama really send Lakshmana to receive wisdom from Ravana after his fall in war?
When Ravana was dying in the battlefield after getting hit by Lord Rama, Lord Rama sent Lakshmana to Ravana.
Ravana and Lakshmana had some conversation. What was it all about?
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Different Ramayanas
I have heard different tales of Ramayana while travelling to different parts of India. The basic story remains the same but slight differences do exist. What really concerns me is the way Ravan ...
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Why did Laxman get injured by Indrajit's 'shakti' weapon?
In Ramayana, Indrajit was able to hit Laxman by his special weapon named Shakti. Due to this Laxman went very near to death. Now Lord Hanuman went to Himalaya & brought Sanjivani. This way Laxman ...
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Rama's family values as interpreted by devotees
Rama is considered the perfect husband. He is also well known for the strong brotherly bond with lakshmana.
However, by the end of Ramayana, Rama is shown to abandon both sita and lakshmana for ...
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Why did Lord Rama and Lakshmana separate?
I know at the end of Ramayana, Lord Rama and Lakshmana separated. But what is the reason for that?
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