That he follows Rama I like,
That vision a beacon of light.
Not known for much talking,
With Sita and Rama in forest walking.
His behavior to his qualities gives sound,
Undoubtedly the best brother around.
Though in goodness having few to none,
Any dedication in me from him has come.
Thanks to Lakshmana for staying in my mind,
In him all beauty, virtue and goodness to find.
Shri Rama you wish to insult?
Then face Lakshmana’s wrath as result.
With him disparaging remarks not to sit well,
Any bad word at Rama causes his anger to swell.
Just like in Janakpur that one time,
Where princes failed to lift bow in a line.
Host declared contest over, away everyone to send,
Lakshmana then wanted to try, the bow in half to rend.
These emotions raised for Rama’s honor to defend,
A helping hand Lakshmana always ready to lend.
Having such a glorious brother,
Makes Rama like no other.
In devotion to Him Lakshmana always alert,
The interests of Rama never to desert.
Vishnu as sons, boon to Dasharatha so rare,
After birth four brothers broke off into pairs.
Shatrughna with Bharata, Lakshmana to Rama’s side,
In felicity of youth brothers to reside.
Without Rama Lakshmana not to take a meal,
No rest either no matter how tired he feels.
From these vows know that no one more loyal,
Lakshmana renounced despite living life royal.
Rama this dedication joyfully accepted,
Sincere love to God never rejected.
Loyalty towards Lakshmana and brothers have the same,
Whether asleep or awake, keep in your heart their names.
“Devotion reserved for those not smart,
Towards enlightenment gives them a start.
Supposed to worship God alone,
Without need of deity in temple or home.
Perhaps this person may be more attractive,
To ascend the chain of rasas is the directive.”
These and many philosophies to hear,
Some closer to truth and others not near.
But only on one person I rely,
Service to anyone other never I’ll try.
Call me foolish or stupid, I don’t care,
Only upon Shri Rama I will stare.
Hanuman this system has authorized,
Than to him, none more wise.
Try to move me elsewhere and you’ll fail,
Rama my only Lord, of famed Ramayana tale.
Sita, Rama, Lakshmana are all I need,
With Hanuman in mind, worries are freed.
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