Definitions
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- proper noun Hinduism The younger brother of
Rāma , an avatar of Shesha. - proper noun A male
given name used mostly in India.
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Examples
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She produced two sons, Lakshmana was born out of the portion given to her by Kausalya while, Shatrughana was born out of the portion given to her by Kaikeyi.
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Rajesh Kumar Singh/Associated Press Artists dressed as Hindu deities Rama and Lakshmana, left, stood next to a horse before a Dussehra procession in the northern Indian city of Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, Sunday.
India in Pictures 2011
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With these words of wisdom she let Lakshmana accompany Rama and Sita to the forest.
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During the war with Lanka, when she came to know that Lakshmana was injured, by the ‘Shakti - Bana’ quite unlike any other mother, the first thought that flashed across her mind was about the safety of Rama and not her son.
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She also warned Lakshmana not to act in a manner that could offend Rama.
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Earlier Rama had told Lakshmana that he should not be disturbed, no matter who comes to meet him.
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It is perhaps for this reason that Rama, in one version of Ramayana, sends Lakshmana to get her permission and blessings, since, her favouring Rama would have forced Kaikeyi to change her mind and decision that would make Rama go back on his word to his father.
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Lakshmana absorbed these exceptional qualities and quite akin to her personality had an unfailing love for his brother.
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If he is, then Lakshmana would have to end his existence.
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Her next piece of advice was with respect to Lakshmana seeking to serve Rama with his thoughts, words and deeds.
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