Ramayana — Sundara Kanda, Sarga 35, Shloka 22
रामलक्षणवर्णनम्
Description of Rama and Lakshmana; Alliance Narrative to Sita
भ्राता तस्य च द्वैमात्रस्सौमित्रिरपराजितः।अनुरागेण रूपेण गुणैश्चैव तथाविधः।।।।
bhrātā tasya ca dvaimātraḥ saumitrir aparājitaḥ | anurāgeṇa rūpeṇa guṇaiś caiva tathāvidhaḥ ||
Dan saudara Baginda, Saumitri—lahir daripada ibu yang berlainan dan tidak pernah ditewaskan—juga seumpama Baginda: dalam kasih sayang, dalam keelokan rupa, dan dalam segala kebajikan.
"His invincible brother Saumitri born of a different mother is a replica of Rama in affection, charm and virtues.
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Family dharma and loyal service: Lakṣmaṇa’s excellence mirrors Rāma’s, showing that righteousness is strengthened through devoted companionship.
Hanumān introduces Lakṣmaṇa to Sītā’s inquiry as an inseparable ally of Rāma, emphasizing similarity in virtues and devotion.
Lakṣmaṇa’s unwavering loyalty and steadfast courage (aparājita), joined with affectionate devotion (anurāga).