The story of Ramayana is an integral part of Indian culture. It has many such incidents which are mysterious and informative. One such incident is when Lakshman laughed during the coronation of Shri Ram after his exile. This story of Urmila is not found in Valmiki Ramayana or Ramcharitmanas. But it is even more interesting as it has been presented especially in the Rama Kathas of South India. It reminds us how vast and imaginative the tradition of Ramayana is in India. It is interesting to know the reason behind this incident and there are many important references related to it.
Laxman, younger brother of Shri Ram, is famous for his devotion and service. He performed his duty during the difficult time of exile with Shri Ram. During Rama's exile, Laxman served day and night and sacrificed his comfort. He also left his wife Urmila and went to the forest with Shri Ram and Sita.
This sacrifice of Laxman was a symbol of the fact that he is completely devoted to his elder brother Rama. For 14 years, he faced every kind of difficulty in serving his brother. His loyalty and devotion gave him a special place.
After Lakshman went into exile, his wife Urmila also performed her duty. Urmila spent a difficult time during the exile without Lakshman, but she allowed Lakshman to remain fully devoted to his service. She continued to perform her duties in his absence and waited for his return.
According to legend, during Lakshman's exile, Urmila had given up sleeping so that Lakshman would not suffer during the exile. She is known for her devotion and sacrifice.
At the time of Shri Ram's coronation, when Rama returned to Ayodhya and his coronation was about to take place, Lakshman laughed. The reason for this laughter was that he made such a big sacrifice in his life, but people forgot his sacrifice and Urmila's sacrifice was also ignored. Lakshman's laughter was a symbol of the fact that only big acts attract attention in the eyes of society, while personal sacrifice does not get attention.
Through this incident, Laxman gave the message that society often gives importance to external acts, while ignoring internal sacrifice and dedication. This story is also relevant for today's society, where external success and fame are given importance, while sacrifice and dedication are not given importance.
The emotion hidden behind Laxman's laughter during Shri Ram's coronation teaches us the importance of sacrifice, loyalty and dedication. Laxman and Urmila's sacrifice tells us how important trust, love and sacrifice are in any relationship. This incident also teaches us that we should respect the contribution of every person in our life, no matter how small it may seem.