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5. Religion and Character

(2) Karmasatta’s second strike at Sita was when Ravana
abducted her. Even though Sita was efficiently protected
by brave Rama and Lakshmana and was not left alone
in the jungle, Karmasatta created such a situation that
Ravana kidnapped her.

Ravana laid a trap wherein Rama was made to feel that his
near ones were attacked and his help was urgently required.
For protection of the needy, Rama was drawn far away and
then Ravana made a fake lion roar.

Hearing the lion roar Sita told Lakshmana, “Go fast. Your
brother seems to be in deep waters. Go there and rescue him.”
Lakshmana replied, “No one can harm my brother, such is his
might. Do not worry. Moreover how can I leave you alone
in this forest ?”

Sita spoke, “In this selfish world, even the mighty can be
trapped by sly means. Thus, swiftly go and rescue your
brother from the trap. No one will harm me. And whatever
it is, I should first ensure my Lord, Rama’s security. Thus
you should go without any further delay.”

Look at Karma’s game !
First Ravana laid the trap, then took Rama away and then
eventually dragged away Lakshmana, too. Sitaji was living a
tension-free life assuming that she was safe in the protection of
two capable men. Then what had she to worry ? Being able to
live in peace is the fruit of Punya. But punya is untrustworthy.
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