Shloka 1.18.27
पुत्रजन्मोत्सवः — Birth of the Princes and Viśvāmitra’s Arrival (Bālakāṇḍa 18)
बाल्यात्प्रभृति सुस्निग्धो लक्ष्मणो लक्ष्मिवर्धन:।।।।रामस्य लोकरामस्य भ्रातुर्ज्येष्ठस्य नित्यश:।
bālyāt prabhṛti susnigdho lakṣmaṇo lakṣmivardhanaḥ ||
rāmasya lokarāmasya bhrātur jyeṣṭhasya nityaśaḥ ||
From childhood onward, Lakṣmaṇa—an increaser of prosperity—remained ever deeply devoted to his elder brother Rāma, the delight of the world.
Right from his very childhood Lakshmana, an enhancer of fortune, always remained very attached to his eldest brother Rama, the delight of the world.
Dharma in relationships is steadfast loyalty and loving support: Lakṣmaṇa embodies seva toward the righteous elder (jyeṣṭha-bhrātṛ).
The narrator introduces the distinctive bond of Lakṣmaṇa with Rāma, beginning from their early childhood.
Unwavering affection and commitment (susnigdhatā, nityatā) to Rāma.