Mayasita, Māyāsītā: 1 definition
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Mayasita means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Puranic EncyclopediaMāyāsītā (मायासीता).—When Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa were in exile in the forests with Sītā, Rāvaṇa came to carry away Sītā. At that time the real Sītā disappeared in Agni and in her place a false Sītā was installed. It was this phantom Sītā who was carried away by Rāvaṇa and who lived in Laṅkā till the time of Rāvaṇa’s death. It was this Māyāsītā whom Rāma asked to jump into the fire to test her purity. At that time Māyāsītā disappeared and the real Sītā came out from the fire. (See under SĪTĀ).
The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
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