Ravana’s wisdom was destroyed by his desires. He went to Mareecha again and this time he used another tactic to involve him in his evil plans. “Mareecha, our sister Shurpanakha has been insulted! Her nose and ears have been cut off by the princes of Ayodhya. We cannot let this disgrace go without punishment! Our warriors have been killed and the devas and the sages are moving about freely in the forests. I need your help to punish Rama,” said Ravana, “I want you to go to Panchavati in the guise of a golden deer and play there to attract Seeta’s attention. She will send Rama after you, tempted by your golden skin.” “And what if Rama shoots me?” asked Mareecha. “If Rama shoots you, cry out Lakshmana’s name in Rama’s voice. Seeta will send Lakshmana and that will give me a chance to kidnap her,” explained Ravana.
Ravana Manipulates Mareecha
