1.2 Rama To The Rescue - Class 6 - Poorvi

Author: Adapted from The Ramayana

Textbook: Poorvi – Grade 6

Genre: Mythological Prose / Epic Adaptation

📝 Summary

“Rama to the Rescue” is an exciting episode adapted from the Indian epic Ramayana. It tells the story of how Lord Rama defeats the demon Maricha and protects his wife, Sita. Ravana, the king of Lanka, wants to kidnap Sita, so he sends the demon Maricha in disguise. Maricha turns into a beautiful golden deer and runs around their hut in the forest. Sita is attracted to the magical deer and asks Rama to catch it for her.

Rama goes after the deer and kills it, but as Maricha dies, he calls out for help in Rama’s voice. Sita becomes worried and sends Lakshmana to help Rama. In this moment of danger, Ravana appears disguised as a sage and tricks Sita. As soon as she crosses the safety line Lakshmana had drawn—the Lakshmana Rekha—Ravana captures her and flies away in his chariot.

The story ends with Jatayu, the noble bird, bravely trying to stop Ravana but getting fatally wounded. This episode shows Rama’s courage, Sita’s innocence, and the beginning of her abduction that leads to the great battle in Ramayana.

👤 Character Sketches

Rama: Brave, righteous, and devoted to protecting his wife. He faces danger without hesitation and is a symbol of dharma and strength.

Sita: Gentle, loving, and curious. Though innocent and pure, her desire for the magical deer and her trust lead to her kidnapping.

Lakshmana: Loyal and protective. He draws the Lakshmana Rekha to protect Sita and shows full devotion to his brother.

Ravana: Clever and evil. He uses disguise and trickery to deceive Sita and successfully abducts her.

Maricha: A demon who takes the form of a golden deer. Though afraid of Rama, he follows Ravana’s orders and dies calling out in Rama’s voice.

Jatayu: A brave bird who tries to save Sita and fights Ravana but is mortally wounded.

📚 Themes

✨ Literary Devices

📖 Title Justification

The title “Rama to the Rescue” is fitting because it highlights Lord Rama’s role as a protector and hero. Though he sets out to catch the golden deer, his real mission becomes one of rescuing Sita and restoring justice. Even though Sita is taken by Ravana in this chapter, the title points to the larger theme of Rama as a saviour who rises against evil. His bravery and moral strength lay the foundation for rescuing Sita later in the epic.

✅ One-Mark Questions

1. Who was Maricha and what did he become? → Maricha was a demon who turned into a golden deer to trick Sita.
   

2. Why did Sita want Rama to catch the deer? → She found the golden deer beautiful and wanted it as a pet.
   

3. What did Lakshmana draw before leaving Sita alone? → He drew the Lakshmana Rekha to protect her.
   

4. Who kidnapped Sita? → Ravana kidnapped Sita by disguising himself as a sage.
   

5. Who tried to save Sita from Ravana’s chariot? → The brave bird Jatayu tried to stop Ravana and rescue Sita.
   

✅ Three-Mark Questions

1. How did Maricha trick Rama and Sita? → Maricha disguised himself as a magical golden deer and lured Rama away from the hut. Rama chased the deer and killed it, but Maricha used his last breath to cry out in Rama’s voice for help. Hearing the call, Sita believed Rama was in danger and urged Lakshmana to leave her alone, setting up Ravana’s entry.
   

2. What was the Lakshmana Rekha and what happened when Sita crossed it? → The Lakshmana Rekha was a protective line drawn by Lakshmana before leaving to find Rama. He warned Sita not to cross it. However, Ravana came disguised as a poor sage and tricked Sita into stepping out to offer him food. As soon as she crossed the line, Ravana captured her.
   

3. Describe Jatayu’s bravery and his role in the story. → Jatayu was an old and noble bird who witnessed Ravana abducting Sita. He bravely attacked Ravana to stop him and protect Sita, even though he knew Ravana was powerful. Despite being fatally wounded, he fulfilled his duty and later informed Rama about Sita’s abduction before dying. His sacrifice highlights loyalty and courage.
   

🧠 Value-Based Question

Q. What moral values does the story “Rama to the Rescue” teach us? → The story teaches us to be courageous, loyal, and wise. Rama and Lakshmana show love and protection, while Jatayu’s sacrifice shows bravery. It also warns against being misled by appearances, as Sita was tricked by Ravana’s disguise. Overall, it inspires us to stand for what is right and support our loved ones in difficult times.

End

About BhashaLab:

BhashaLab is a dynamic platform dedicated to the exploration and mastery of languages - operating both online and offline. Aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the National Credit Framework (NCrF), we offer language education that emphasizes measurable learning outcomes and recognized, transferable credits.

We offer:

1. NEP alligned offline language courses for degree colleges - English, Sanskrit, Marathi and Hindi

2. NEP alligned offline language courses for schools - English, Sanskrit, Marathi and Hindi

3. Std VIII, IX and X - English and Sanskrit Curriculum Tuitions - All boards

4. International English Olympiad Tuitions - All classes

5. Basic and Advanced English Grammar - Offline and Online - Class 3 and above

6. English Communication Skills for working professionals, adults and students - Offline and Online

Contact: +91 86577 20901, +91 97021 12044

Mail: info@bhashalab.com

Website: www.bhashalab.com