We all know how devoted and committed Lakshman was towards his elder brother Ram in Indian Mythology Ramayan. No wonder, he is an exemplary in himself and an inspiration to many. But do you know how did he die? Have a look!

After Sita was consumed by Mother Earth, Ram knew that his duties on Earth were over and he decided to return back to Vaikunth, but he knew that with Hanuman and Laxman, this wouldn’t be possible.

To distract Hanuman, Ram threw his ring in the underworld (Paatal) and asked Hanuman to procure it. One day an old Saint came to Sri Ram. The Saint said that no one should enter the room in which they were having the conversation.

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Lord Rama directed Lakshman to guard the door of the room and said that if anyone entered the room during the conversation he will be put to death.

The old saint was Kala Deva, or Time, and he appeared to remind Sri Ram that the objectives of Sri Ram’s appearance on earth were completed and it was time for him return to Vaikunta.

While this conversation was going on Sage Durvasav, known for his anger, appeared outside the room and demanded that he wanted to meet Ram immediately. Outraged he said he would curse Ayodhya if he wasn’t allowed to meet Ram.

Lakshman decides to interrupt Ram and Yam, so as to avoid putting Ram in a situation where he’d have to kill the sage. Later, in order to fulfill his brother’s promise, Lakshman went to the River Saryu to give up his life. This is how Lakshman died in the end.

Sri Ram who came to know about the death of Lakshman decided that it was time to end his Avatar. He then handed over his responsibilities to his sons (Luv and Kush) and bid adieu to all. He then walked deep into the Sarayu River along with his brothers Shatrughana and Bharat. Together they drowned marking the end of their mortal avatars.

No wonder, Sesh Naag being the reclining couch of Lord Vishnu, it was necessary for Laxman to die before Ram.

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