Knowledge Bank

Who is Maya Sita?

According to Devi Bhagavata, during vanavasa Agni Bhagavan came to Lord Rama and told him that time has come for him to eliminate Ravana. As a provocation for this, Ravana will abduct Sita Devi. To make sure that she doesn't become impure because of Ravana touching her, Agni would create a replica of Sita Devi and keep the original Devi with him. This replica is Maya Sita. Ravana will be able to abduct only Maya Sita. After destroying Ravana when they return to Ayodhya, Sita will be compelled to enter into the fire to prove her purity. At that time, Agni Bhagavan will take back Maya Sita and the original Devi will come out. Lord Rama agreed.

Divine Guidance from Yajurveda

The sacred command of Yajurveda is that the universe, both animate and inanimate, is pervaded by the Supreme Lord, who is the sustainer, controller, master, omnipotent, omniscient, and the embodiment of all virtues and welfare. Understanding this, keep the Lord always with you, constantly remembering Him, and perform your duties in this world with a sense of detachment solely for self-preservation and worship the universal form of the Lord through these actions. Do not let your mind get entangled in worldly affairs; this is the path to your welfare. In reality, these objects of enjoyment belong to no one. It is out of ignorance that humans develop attachment and possessiveness towards them. All these belong to the Supreme Lord and should be used for His purpose. Consume the offerings dedicated to the Lord and do not covet others' wealth.