Maya Mriga

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The Maya Mriga episode in the Ramayana describes how the demon Maricha takes the form of a magical golden deer to distract Rama and lure him away from their forest home. Sita, enchanted by the beautiful deer, urges Rama to capture it for her. As Rama chases the deer, Maricha calls out in Rama’s voice, tricking Sita into sending Lakshmana after him, which leaves her unprotected and allows Ravana to abduct her.