Home › Glossary › Letter M

Maricha

Folklore
Pronunciation

Understanding ARPABET Pronunciation

Want to hear it? Click the Listen button to hear the browser speak the word using text-to-speech!

The pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET phonetic system—the same system used in speech recognition and text-to-speech applications.

Vowel Examples:
AE1 = cat, bat
EH1 = bed, head
IY1 = see, me
OW1 = go, boat
UW1 = boot, do
Stress Numbers:
0 = no stress (unstressed)
1 = primary stress (loud)
2 = secondary stress (medium)
Example:
AH0 TH IY1 N AH0
= a-THEE-na (Athena)

The stressed syllable (marked with 1) is pronounced louder and clearer than others.

Quick Definition

Demon in the Ramayana who transforms into a golden deer to deceive Sita

Detailed Definition
Maricha’s trick leads to Sita’s abduction. In poetry, he represents illusion, the consequences of desire, and the fragility of perception, often used in allegorical or devotional Hindu verse.
Example
Example in poetry:
Maricha, rakshasa from Ramayana, appears in deceptive poetry: "Maricha wore a golden deer—lured Sita’s heart, then Rama’s rage"; Poets use him to explore illusion: "His form was beauty, heart was guile—Maricha’s trick changed epic fate"; In moral verse, he symbolizes temptation: "Beware the prize that gleams too bright—Maricha’s gold is death disguised"; His transformation inspires imagery: "From demon to enchanting stag—Maricha’s magic blinds the wise"
Additional Notes
Maricha: A demon in the Hindu epic Ramayana who transforms into a golden deer to lure Rama away, enabling Ravana to kidnap Sita. Represents illusion (maya) and deceptive beauty. In poetry, he embodies temptation, strategic evil, and the consequences of desire. Useful in epic or moral allegory; contrast with noble rakshasas like Vibhishana.
Also Known As
Maricha (demon from Ramayana) Mareecha
Skip to main content