Lakshman
Family: Kurus · Role: son of Duryodhan · First appears: Book VIII (Fall of Bhishma) · II. Kurus routed by Arjun
In Book VIII (Fall of Bhishma) · II. Kurus routed by Arjun, Duryodhan came to save his son Lakshman from Abhimanyu; Lakshman fought Abhimanyu, and in Book VIII (Fall of Bhishma) · V. Satyaki's Sons slain, he was wounded and carried from the field. In Book IX (Fall of Drona) · III. Abhimanyu's Death, Abhimanyu killed Lakshman before Duryodhan.
In Book XI (Funeral Rites) · III. Gandhari's Lament for Duryodhan, Gandhari lamented that she lived to see her son and grandson slain. Funeral rites for Lakshman were performed in Book XI (Funeral Rites) · IV. Funeral Rite.
Relationship record
Life events
- Duryodhan came to save Lakshman from Abhimanyu.(Book VIII (Fall of Bhishma) · II. Kurus routed by Arjun)
- Lakshman was wounded in his fight with Abhimanyu and carried from the field.(Book VIII (Fall of Bhishma) · V. Satyaki's Sons slain)
- With: Abhimanyu
- “Still with gallant son of Arjun, Lakshman strove with bow and shield, Vainly strove; his faithful henchman bore him bleeding from the field!”
- Abhimanyu killed Lakshman in battle before his father.(Book IX (Fall of Drona) · III. Abhimanyu's Death)
- With: Abhimanyu
- “Young in years and rich in valour, for alas! he fought too well, And before his weeping father proud and gallant Lakshman fell!”
- Gandhari laments that she lives to see her son Duryodhan and her grandson Lakshman slain.(Book XI (Funeral Rites) · III. Gandhari's Lament for Duryodhan)
- Funeral rites were performed for Duryodhan, Abhimanyu, Lakshman, and Ghatotkacha.(Book XI (Funeral Rites) · IV. Funeral Rite)
- With: Duryodhan Abhimanyu Ghatotkacha
- “Brave Duryodhan and his brothers, Salya of the mighty car, Bhurisravas king of nations, Jayadratha famed in war, Abhimanyu son of Arjun, Lakshman proud Duryodhan's son, Somadatta and the Srinjays famed for deeds of valour done,”
Book VIII (Fall of Bhishma) · II. Kurus routed by Arjun
- parent: Duryodhan “Proud Duryodhan marked the contest with a father's anxious heart, Came to save his gallant Lakshman from brave Abhimanyu's dart,”
- enemies with Abhimanyu “Proud Duryodhan marked the contest with a father's anxious heart, Came to save his gallant Lakshman from brave Abhimanyu's dart,”
Book VIII (Fall of Bhishma) · V. Satyaki's Sons slain
- enemies with Abhimanyu “Still with gallant son of Arjun, Lakshman strove with bow and shield, Vainly strove; his faithful henchman bore him bleeding from the field!”
- parent: Duryodhan “Lakshman, son of proud Duryodhan! Abhimanyu, Arjun's son, Doomed to die in youth and glory 'neath the same revolving sun!”
Book IX (Fall of Drona) · III. Abhimanyu's Death
- enemies with Abhimanyu “Young in years and rich in valour, for alas! he fought too well, And before his weeping father proud and gallant Lakshman fell!”
- parent: Duryodhan “Young in years and rich in valour, for alas! he fought too well, And before his weeping father proud and gallant Lakshman fell!”
Book XI (Funeral Rites) · III. Gandhari's Lament for Duryodhan
- parent: Duryodhan “Mark Duryodhan's noble widow, mother proud of Lakshman bold,”
- elder kin: Gandhari “Should Gandhari live to witness noble son and grandson slain?”
Book XI (Funeral Rites) · IV. Funeral Rite
- parent: Duryodhan “Abhimanyu son of Arjun, Lakshman proud Duryodhan's son,”
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Extracted from the original text of Maha-bharata, The Epic of Ancient India. Made with Rho MD.