A Magical Deer Appears
Long ago, in the forest of Panchavati, Prince Rama lived with his wife Sita and his brother Lakshmana during their exile.
One day, Sita saw a shimmering golden deer grazing nearby. Its fur sparkled like sunlight, and it hopped gracefully among the trees.
Sita’s eyes widened with wonder.
“Rama, look! Such a beautiful deer! Can you catch it for me, please?” 🌟
Rama Follows the Deer
Though Rama knew forest animals could be tricky, he agreed to bring it for Sita.
He asked Lakshmana to protect her and ran after the glowing deer.
But this was no ordinary deer—it was a magical illusion created by the demon Maricha to lure Rama away!
The deer ran deep into the forest, always just out of reach. Rama chased it further and further, until finally, with his bow and arrow, he struck it down.
With its last breath, Maricha called out in Rama’s voice:
“Sita! Lakshmana! Help me!”
The Trick Revealed
Hearing the cry, Sita became worried. She begged Lakshmana to go and help Rama. Against his better judgment, he left to search for his brother, leaving Sita alone.
At that very moment, the demon king Ravana disguised himself and arrived near their hut… but that’s a story for another time. 👑🔥
🌱 Moral of the Story
Not everything beautiful is trustworthy. We must be careful of illusions and trickery.
✨ Did You Know?
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The Golden Deer is one of the most famous episodes in the Ramayana.
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Ravana used this trick to separate Sita from Rama and Lakshmana.
🎨 Fun Activity
👉 Draw a glowing golden deer with sparkles around it. You can also draw Rama chasing it with a bow and arrow!
