Mareecha disguises as Deer
Ravana will kill immediately, this Marecha was afraid, “if I am sighted again by the Kothanda pani (Bow wielding) Rama, then I will not be alive; has anyone who has opposed him has survived alive? The Yama(God who usurps Life from Living beings) with his Kala Dhandum (Bludgeon staff used to take Life away at the time of Death, indicating Life span is over) to destroy both of us has come in the form of Rama. You are a merciless Scoundrel, adamant, to the extent possible I tried to stop you; what can I do now? Start, let us go. May good things happen to You”said Mareecha Ravanan’s Uncle. Hearing this Ravana was ecstatic and hugged him with affinity “ till now you have been blabbering. The current speech is the right speech. You spoke in conformity to my thinking and your valour. So far who was speaking was some other as Mareecha was dead then. Now only I am witnessing the old Mareecha. This is the appropriate conduct of the Mareecha of Yore, whose Strength, Valour Courage, Fame by which he was known world over. This is your truthful self. Leaving this all the while you were speaking like a Hapless puny Rakshasaa Grass. Please get into this Divine Chariot. These Mules having Faces of Ghosts will take us to the Ashram in no time. After we deceive Sita you can go the way you want to go. I will abduct Sita who will be alone without Rama Lakshmana and keep her in Lanka. “ said Ravana.
Then they got into the Aricraft like Chariot , seeing the Forest, Mountains, River, Countries, Cities ,Towns Kingdom etc came near Rama’s Ashrama. Very fast. After alighting from the Chariot Ravana caught hold of Mareecha’s hand and said “ Mareecha ! in the centre of the Plantain trees is the Rama’s Ashram. Please finsh the job quickly”.
Then Mareecha took disguise of an awesome looking Deer, was roaming near the Ashrama(Hermittage) of Rama.It’s horns were shining like the Indra’s blue Saphire.The face in one place was white and in another balck and was unique. It’s mouth was like the Red Lotus which has blossomed, it’s ears were like the Blue Lily and Indra neela Saphire. And it’s lower lips were also like sapphire. it’s stomach was like Jasmine, Moon,and Vajhra , and it’s sides were like the ilupai flowers, it’s heels were like Diamond Lapiz Lazuli, slim knees, and it’s Limbs were beautifully shaped, Like the Rainbow, it had very many colours in it’s Tail which was raised. The Deer was of exceptional beauty hither to not seen, so far Mareecha with his Magical power took the Disguise in no time. To deceive Sita he took the disguise of an enchanting Deer , he had illuminated the Forest and the Ashrama , for some time he grassed the tender leafs, and for some time broke the tender leaves of plants and ate them. For some time went to Plantains grove and from there went underneath the Kongu trees and relaxed for sometime, and made Sita take notice of him. Like the Minerals twinkle in Mountains, the spots of Deers were dazzling with different colours. It’s Spots where Novel and Unique were like Stars twinkling. With Lotus colour back that Golden Deer came near Rama’s ashrama and was loitering. It will go to some distance then come near again go away and not visible to the eye, then suddenly come running fast, for some time jumping playfully, for some time lying down appear like it is exhausted,he exhibited all his Magical Powers. Again he will come in the same path.
Thus with the intention that Sita should see it, the Rakshasaa Deer circled in an unique fashion, and was lurking around here and there , other Deers came near it first they thought it was a Deer like them. Then after smelling him, they ran away in fear as they knew it was Rakshasaa.
When those Deers were near him, Mareecha had the desire to kill and eat them and saliva was flowing in it’s mouth. But the purpose for which he has come will get spoilt ,so he let them go without killing them even though they touched him.
That time Sita went into the dense grove and was seeing the Kongu, Mango, Ashoka, Honey, Trees with happiness was looking here and there and plucked Flowers. Till then She has never Lived in a Forest; was not worthy of experiencing those hazards; so when she saw the Golden Deer adorned with Gems like Spots was awe struck and feasted her eyes on it without ever taking them off. Mareecha when he realized Sita is looking at him(Deer), he started running here and there with more Vigour and novelty , with his Aura made the grove shine with illuminence. Since Sita had never seen a Deer like that she went on looking at it without batting an eye lid and stood still. (Slokas35)
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