Lakshmana, Rama's younger brother, chose to accompany him and Sita into their 14-year exile in the forest, leaving behind all royal comforts. His unwavering devotion and service to Rama exemplify the ideal brotherly relationship in Hindu epics. While Bharatha ruled Ayodhya as Rama's regent and Dasaratha was their father, Lakshmana remained by Rama's side throughout the exile. Ravana was the demon king who abducted Sita, not Rama's brother.