Shloka 7
मायामृगदर्शनम्
The Vision of the Illusory Deer
मृगो ह्येवंविधो रत्नविचित्रो नास्ति राघव।जगत्यां जगतीनाथ मायैषा हि न संशयः।।।।
mṛgo hy evaṃvidho ratnavicitro nāsti rāghava | jagatyāṃ jagatīnātha māyaiṣā hi na saṃśayaḥ ||
اے راگھو! اے جگت کے ناتھ! ایسا ہرن—جو رتنوں کی طرح چمکتا اور رنگا رنگ ہو—دنیا میں کہیں نہیں۔ یہ تو یقیناً فریب ہے؛ اس میں کوئی شک نہیں۔
O Rama, lord of the world! nowhere on earth does exist this kind of wonderful deer sparkling with gems. That it is a mere trick, an illusion there is no doubt.
FAQs
Dharma here emphasizes viveka—clear discernment and truth-seeking (satya) over being swayed by appearances. One should test what seems extraordinary and remain vigilant against deception.
In the forest, a wondrous jeweled deer appears. Lakṣmaṇa warns Rāma that such a creature cannot exist naturally and must be an illusion or trick.
Lakṣmaṇa’s prudence and protective vigilance—he prioritizes truth and safety over fascination with marvels.