{| Lakshman Character/Actor AT |} *Sumitra Nandan Lakshma*

Lakshman and his twin brother Shatrughna, were born in Ayodhya to King Dasharatha and Sumitra.

Incarnation of Sesha, the multiple headed Naga associated with Lord Vishnu

Lakshman marries to Sita's younger sister Urmila.

When Sage Vishwamitra takes Rama for killing the demons, Lakshmana accompanies them and goes to Mithila with them

Leaves his wife Urmila and joins his brother on exile for 14 years

He is an invincible warrior committed to virtue and is devoted to his brother Rama

Lakshman served Rama and Sita during their exile with great reverence and devotion.

Lakshman made home for Rama and Sita, guarded them at night, used to bring food for them and accompanied them in long tiring journeys and the lonely life of forest. All he did without complaining or cares for himself.

Lakshmana is revered for his absolute devotion and surrender to Rama. As a younger brother he always served his elder brother Rama with a great sacrifice in all adverse condition. The life of Lakshman is an example of self-sacrifice, duties of man to his elders and superiors and teaches the value of selflessness.