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Sita and the Golden Deer Rama stalks the demon Maricha, who has assumed the form of a golden deer 1597-1605 Fazl, Northern Indian Gift of Charles Lang Freer As Sita wandered through the forest, picking wild flowers, she heard what sounded like soft hooves on the grass from a distance. She slowly began to approach the sound when she found herself in a clearing, gazing at one of the most beautiful creatures she had ever seen. The creature was a golden deer with silver spots, and its horns were tipped with magnificent sapphires and its eyes were a beautiful blue color; blue like lotus blooms. Upon hearing Sita approaching, the deer looked up and made to dart off, but it stopped and stared at Sita. Sita and the golden deer locked eyes, and Sita felt as if she was slowly drifting through the sky, mesmerized by the hypnotic gaze of the deer. Unaware that the deer was really Maricha in disguise, Sita desired nothing but to touch its beautiful golden skin. She called to Rama, ...

Ramayana, Part B Notes: Rama's Exile: After Rama goes into exile, his people become distraught and Lakshmana becomes angry at their sudden exile. Soon after Rama, Lakshmana, and Sita depart from the city, Dasharatha dies. Bharata: During all of the previous events, Rama's brother Bharata is away in his grandfathers kingdom. Messengers are sent to get Bharata, but he isn't given any reason as to why he must now leave. Bharata soon finds out about Rama's exile, his fathers death, and his mothers plan to make him king; this enrages him. He begs Rama to return, Rama refuses, and Bharata reigns as regent until Rama's return. Ravana's Sister: While hiding in the forest, Rama meets Shurpanakha, a beautiful women who lies to Rama and says her name is Kamavalli. She declares her love for Rama and takes on her new rival, Sita. Lakshmana mutilates Shurpanakha and brings her to her step-brother, Kara, who commands the demon army of the forest. Battle ensues but...