Passage 13

Four brothers are embodiments of four Vedas

Who are Rama, Lakshmana, Bharatha and Satrughna? The four Vedas came in the form of the four brothers to the abode of Dasaratha and sported there. Rama was Rig Veda and Lakshmana, who closely followed Rama, was Yajur Veda. Bharatha who always delighted in chanting Rama's name, was Sama Veda and Satrughna, who obeyed the commands of the three brothers and surrendered himself completely to them, was Atharva Veda. Hence the four brothers were the embodiments of the four Vedas. Lord Rama was Pranava itself (AUM). The three brothers are the syllables of "A," "U" and "M" in Omkara. Lakshmana was "A," Bharatha was "U" and Satrughna was "M," and the Lord was the Pranava.