The eldest of Lord Ramachandra's three younger brothers. He faithfully followed Rama and Sita into forest exile and stood by Rama's side throughout the struggle to defeat Ravana.

He who takes delight in the service of God and His Consort. Lakshmana, half-brother of Rama, together with Satrughna born from Sumitra. (RRV-4) ( see also: SB: Canto 6, 8:15)

Rama's younger brother in the epic poem Ramayana

Son of King Dasaratha by his wife Sumitra. He was twin brother of Satru-ghna and the half brother special friend of Ramchandra. He took part in the ... more

Lakshmana (Sanskrit: लक्ष्मण; IAST ) was the brother and close companion of Rama, and himself a hero in the famous epic 'Ramayana'. Within a number of Hindu traditions Lakshmana is considered to be an avatara, in a secondary form to Rama's main appearance. In some Hindu traditions he is worshipped as an avatar of Shesha.