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Chapter – 10 - Aranya Kandam

 Ravana's instruction to Mareecha to assume the form of Kapatamriga

Lord Mahadeva speaks “ Oh! Parvathi, Ravana could not control his rage listening to the death of Khara, Dhooshana, Thrishirass, his eyes shone like blazing fire, he pacified Shoorpanakha and self-praised, highly about his prowess and army, but he was extremely worried inside, could not sleep that night. He immersed in various thoughts “There is no one in the army of Nagas, Manushya, deities, demons; Pakshis are courageous enough to fight against my brothers. Khara and Dhooshana are brave and mighty as me, definitely, it would be Prabhu incarnated on the Earth and otherwise, none can kill them. Therefore the supreme Lord Vishnu must have incarnated on the Earth, to reduce the burden of Mother Earth. He is the source of happiness to the deities and ascetics; I will approach him with enmity and fight against him, and meet my death with his powerful arrows, in this way I could cross the unfathomable ocean of worldly existence effortlessly. This body is made of Thamasic nature, therefore, Gnana and meditation will not work for it, I have decided to fight against Prabhu, with my deeds, mind, and words. If the two handsome youths are ordinary people, I could win over them in the battle very easily and I could abduct the beautiful woman from their custodian.” He got into his celestial chariot and arrived on the shores of Sindhu to meet Mareecha in his shelter place. Oh! Uma, listen carefully about the tactics of Prabhu.”

 

Lakshmana went to pick up fiber roots and fruits, Rama who is the abode of mercy and bliss spoke to Janaki with a beautiful smile “Oh! Dear one, you are highly virtuous and sincerely follows chastity, I am going to perform an amusement like an ordinary human, till I destroy the entire clan of the demon, you have to be with Lord Agni.” Rama described his future plans elaborately to Devi Sita who prostrated before the lotus feet of Rama and entered the Agni. Devi Sita left the shadow that has possessed the virtues, appearance, and humility of her remained with Rama, even Lakshman could not recognize the amusement of Rama.

 

Lord Mahadeva speaks “ Oh! Bhavani, Ravana who is extremely self-centered approached Mareecha, usually, the humility shown by a wicked will have the sharpness of spear, and arrow, the toxic poison of the serpent, selfish like a cat. Oh! Bhavani, the humble speeches of an extremely haughty person would be like flowers blossomed during the wrong season. Ravana reverentially prostrated before Mareecha was enquired the reason for his visit.  Ravana explained all that happened with his brothers and sister and revealed his purpose to visit Mareecha to request him to assume the form of a Mayamriga/golden deer/Kapatamriga, so that he can abduct the beautiful woman arrived with two handsome men in the forest.