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should ask for something." Sumitraji said, “Son! When a great harm has already occurred in the form of an exile of Rama then what more harm can occur now. So you also get your wish granted. Let it happen anything.” Then Lakshmanji says, “Mother, I want to tell you that when my elder brother is departing for an exile, then myself, his younger brother should accompany him for his services there during the exile.” Hearing this, mother Sumitraji embraces Lakshmanji and says, “Dear Son! By asking for this boon promise, you have glorified the dignity of your mother and shown your gratitude to your brother.” Saying this, she gladly granted Lakshmanji the promise to accompany Lord Rama, during his exile.
It is a love and an affection of a brother to brother. It glorifies the family and the home. If we talk about us, we find that our parents got the feeling of passing their old age by devoting themselves to God and as a result, they took reclusion. We thought that our parents were getting reclusion and who would care them so at last we two brothers among five decided to get reclusion. When Lord Ramji can go for an exile for 14yrs. then can't we sacrifice ourselves for the sake of our parents' care?
It so happened. Once my father scolded me severely and told me to leave the place. As soon as I got ready to move, my younger brother told me not to go and argued that if I left the house, he would remain alone. My steps stopped on spot for the sake of my brother. We both the brothers live together very happily and care well for each-other. I want to support him and him to me. Really, the way of our living is very pleasant and we are living together very happily. I would request you all to live happily. Consider your family as a temple and devote yourself for the sake of each-other and enjoy your life purposefully.
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