Ramayana's Lakshmana is loyal brother, Mahabharata's Yudhishthira is conflicted king from "summary" of Ramayana Versus Mahabharata by Devdutt Pattanaik
In the epic Ramayana, Lakshmana is portrayed as a loyal brother to Lord Rama. He is unwavering in his devotion and commitment to his elder brother, accompanying him into exile without hesitation. Lakshmana's loyalty is exemplified by his willingness to make sacrifices for Rama, such as giving up his own comfort for the sake of his brother's well-being. Throughout the epic, Lakshmana remains a steadfast companion to Rama, supporting him in his quest to rescue Sita and defeat the demon king Ravana. On the other hand, in the Mahabharata, Yudhishthira is depicted as a conflicted king who struggles with ethical dilemmas and moral choices. Unlike Lakshmana, Yudhishthira's loyalty is tested and questioned at various points in the epic...
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