Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 9.193
Sītā Deceived Rāvaṇa With an Illusory Form
“As soon as Rāvaṇa arrived before Sītā, she disappeared. Then just to cheat Rāvaṇa she sent an illusory, material form.
What the purport teaches
- Sītā disappeared as soon as Rāvaṇa arrived before her.
- She then sent an illusory, material form.
- She sent this form specifically to cheat Rāvaṇa.
Try this today
Recall the sequence in order: Rāvaṇa arrived, Sītā disappeared, and she sent an illusory form.
Ask yourself
How does the sequence described here clarify what Rāvaṇa encountered?
Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.
The study points are short summaries drawn from Śrīla Prabhupāda's translation and purport; the practice and question are plain words for trying the verse today.