Originally posted by: Vibhishna
I too have read about Lakshman consoling Ram when he felt desperate. I have also read that after Lakshman informed Ram about leaving Sita near Maharishi Valmiki's Ashram, Ram and Lakshman console each other. Most of the books I have read says that Ram lead a simple life but I am not sure about the ascetic life.
Thank you for posting the last part of the Uttar Kand. Which source do you use for the translations?
Normally, I use Valmikiramayan.net, but since it's still a work in progress wrt Yudhyakand and Uttarkand, I use this site by Sushma Gupta. Not all its verses are impeccable e.g. it does mention Lakshman as being referred to by Rama as the eldest of his bros, so I now only use it for the portions not yet covered by Valmikiramayan.com, and ask Ananya or anyone else to verify it for me.
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