Sushena is a vanara chief, the father of Tara and a skilled healer. He leads the western search for Sita and, in the war, revives Lakshmana with the herb Hanuman brings.
Frequently asked questions
Who healed Lakshmana in the war?
The vanara healer Sushena, using herbs brought by Hanuman.
How was Sushena related to Tara?
He was her father.
Sources
- Valmiki Ramayana, Kishkindha Kanda (sargas 4.39, 4.42, 4.47)
- Valmiki Ramayana, Yuddha Kanda (sargas 6.92, 6.102)
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