45. vazhi adimai seydhEnO lakshmaNanaip pOlE

When Rama was asked to go to the forest based on the boons that Kaikeyi got from Dasaratha, Lakshmana too wanted to go with Him. Initially, Rama did not agree to that. However, Lakshmana pleaded with Rama thus: "Just as a fish would not survive out of the water, so too mother Sita and myself cannot survive separation from You. Therefore, You have to take me with You." He then told Rama that when He and Sita live and play in the sides of mountains, he would perform all kinds of services to them "aham sarvam karishyAmi".

Lakshmana's mother Sumitra also tells him that he was made for the sake of living in the forest "srushTstavam vanavAsAya". She also warned him that he should not lose his mind watching the beauty of Rama's walk and fail in his duties.

Nammazhvar also worries "Only due to Lakshmana following Him, Rama survived in the forest. Otherwise what might have happened to Him."

Thirukkolur Ammal is asking "Did I stay always with Him and perform all kinds of services like Lakshmana did?"