Ramayana_VOLUME V with index

Endnotes
Viswamitra said, “Rama! Though I know that you are aware of the
working of every mind, still, the veil of Maya (taking the appearance as
real) hides the fact and precipitates men into misleading tracks. All
cannot be masters of the mind. When persons like me find it impossible
to keep it under control, there is no need to dilate on the fate of ordinary
men! (RKRV Part I p.144)
An interesting episode in Ramayana is worth recollecting in this context.
When Sri Rama, Sita and lakshmana were moving in the forest, they
used to walk one behind the otherin that order. Sri Rama represented
Paramatma in the context; Sita, the Maya and Lakshmana the Jiva.
Whenever Lakshmana wanted to have darshan of Rama, he found Sita
standing between him and Rama. How can he have the darshan of Sri
Rama What are the options available to him Can he push her to a side
and have darshan of Rama No, that is not possible. Not only he will not
have His darshan but also will earn the wrath of Sri Rama in such a
situation. Same is the case with the jiva (being) also. When Jiva wishes
to have darshan of Deva (God), Maya stands in between. The Jiva has to
pray Maya to move aside. He cannot threaten her but only pray! If Maya
is threatened not only she will not move aside, but God will also become
angry since Maya is the upadhi (vesture) of Paramatma. God Himself
has taken upon the vesture of Maya and hence He will not tolerate any
disrespect to her or bypassing her. Hence, one has to pray to her and earn
her grace and through her grace only can have the darshan of
Paramatma. (Beacons of Divine wisdom Part 1 p.109-110)
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