LAKSHMANA

Rama returned to Ayodhya from Lanka and was crowned. After ascending the throne, he called  Lakshmana and asked him to become the 'Yuvaraja'. In spite of much persuasion, he did not agree. It was then decided to anoint Bharata to the office.

Throughout Sri Rama's rule Lakshmana was his devout assistant. Being Rama's younger brother was for him more valuable than the kingship of even the three worlds. Such was his great devotion. It is for this reason that the world worships them as ideal brothers. As we said in the beginning, when devotees extol Sri Rama, the first person to receive their obeisance is Sitadevi and immediately after her, Lakshmana.

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