मृगो ह्येवंविधो रत्नविचित्रो नास्ति राघव | जगत्यां जगतीनाथ मायैषा हि न संशयः || ३-४३-७
Oh ! Rama, lord of the world nowhere on earth does exist this kind of wonderful deer sparkling with gems. That it is a mere trick, an illusion there is no doubt.' [3-43-7]
Sita was too enchanted by the skin of the deer to retain her sense of discrimination. Intervening, she said to Rama joyfully with a pure smile on her face : - [3-43-8]