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From "The Rámáyan of Válmíki, translated into English verse" by Valmiki
Lakshmaṇ
Ráma's younger brother, embodying loyalty, courage, and unwavering devotion.
Core Belief
"Loyalty to family and dharma (righteousness) are paramount, and one must be willing to fight to defend those values."
Worldview
The world is a place of both beauty and injustice, and one must be vigilant in defending the righteous from the wicked.
Personality
Fiercely loyal, brave, and quick to anger when his brother is wronged. He is a skilled warrior, but sometimes impetuous and less patient than Ráma.
In Their Own Words
"Then Lakshmaṇ’s truth was nobly shown, Then were his love and courage known, When for his brother’s sake he dared All perils, and his exile shared."
"He placed his sandals in his hand A pledge that he would rule the land: And bade his brother turn again."
"Then Lakshmaṇ’s truth was nobly shown, Then were his love and courage known, When for his brother’s sake he dared All perils, and his exile shared."
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