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Asambhavam Hema Mrigasya Janma

Asambhavam Hema Mrigasya Janma in English · English

🕉️ hindu·📿 3× repetitions·🕐 Anytime, especially during reflection on decision-making, temptation or the turns of fortune·📜 Subhashita drawn from the Ramayana tradition (golden deer episode, Aranya Kanda)

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हिन्दी / देवनागरी తెలుగు தமிழ்ಕನ್ನಡ മലയാളം ગુજરાતી বাংলা ଓଡ଼ିଆ ਪੰਜਾਬੀEnglishසිංහල 𑌗𑍍𑌰𑌨𑍍𑌥

✦ Meaning

Asambhavam Hema Mrigasya Janma is a celebrated verse reflecting on the episode of the golden deer in the Ramayana. It observes that although a golden deer can never truly exist, even the wise Sri Rama was drawn to pursue it — for when misfortune is destined to strike, the judgment of even great souls is clouded. The verse has become a timeless maxim on how impending calamity can cloud reason and tempt even the noblest minds.

Origin & Story

Subhashita drawn from the Ramayana tradition (golden deer episode, Aranya Kanda) · Traditional (Subhashita reflecting on Valmiki Ramayana) · Classical Sanskrit literature

In the Aranya Kanda of the Ramayana, the demon Maricha, at Ravana's command, assumed the form of a dazzling golden deer to entice Sita and Rama. Though a golden deer is by nature impossible, Sita was charmed and Rama set out to capture it, leaving Lakshmana to guard her — a chain of events that led to Sita's abduction. This verse distils the episode into a maxim on how approaching calamity clouds even the wisest judgment.

✦ As told in scripture

Storytellers observe that this single verse captures the entire turning point of the Ramayana — that the cosmic drama of Rama's victory over Ravana began with a moment when destiny itself dimmed the discernment of the Lord in human form, so that the divine purpose might unfold.

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The Mantra

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asambhavaṁ hemamṛgasya janma tathāpi rāmo lulubhe mṛgāya। prāyaḥ samāpanna-vipatti-kāle dhiyo'pi puṁsāṁ malinī bhavanti॥

Meaning:The birth of a golden deer is impossible, and yet even Rama was tempted to chase the deer; truly, when calamity is about to befall, even the intellect of wise men becomes clouded. This famous verse explains how Sri Rama, lured by Maricha's golden deer, was drawn into the chain of events leading to Sita's abduction.

Word-by-Word Meaning

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asambhavam🔊impossible, that which cannot be

hemamṛgasya🔊of a golden deer

janma🔊birth, existence, coming into being

tathāpi🔊even so, nevertheless, yet

rāmaḥ🔊Rama (Sri Rama)

lulubhe🔊was tempted, longed for, was allured

mṛgāya🔊for the deer, after the deer

prāyaḥ🔊generally, usually, for the most part

samāpanna-vipatti-kāle🔊when calamity has drawn near, at the time of approaching misfortune

dhiyaḥ🔊intellects, minds, powers of judgment

api🔊even

puṁsām🔊of men, of human beings

malinī🔊clouded, sullied, impaired

bhavanti🔊become, turn out to be

Benefits of Chanting Asambhavam Hema Mrigasya Janma

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Teaches humility — that even the wisest can be swayed when fate turns adverse

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Encourages alertness and discernment in moments that seem too tempting to be true

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Offers consolation that lapses of judgment are part of the human condition

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A profound reflection on the workings of destiny and the limits of reason

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Reminds the reciter to pause and reflect before pursuing what seems impossibly alluring

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Deepens appreciation of the Ramayana's insight into human nature

How to Chant Asambhavam Hema Mrigasya Janma

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Best TimeAnytime, especially during reflection on decision-making, temptation or the turns of fortune

Recite the verse contemplatively, recalling the episode of the golden deer in the Ramayana. Let it remind you to pause and examine your judgment when something appears irresistibly tempting, and to remain humble in the knowledge that even great minds can be clouded when misfortune approaches. It is a fine verse for cultivating discernment and equanimity.

Frequently Asked Questions

This page shows the complete Asambhavam Hema Mrigasya Janma written in the English script — the same Sanskrit/Hindi verses, transliterated character-by-character so you can read and chant comfortably. Tap any line (or the ▶ button) to hear it recited aloud.

Yes — only the script changes; the words and their meaning are the original. The verse-by-verse meaning, benefits and how-to-chant guidance on this page apply exactly the same.

It means 'the birth of a golden deer is impossible, yet Rama longed for it.' The verse reflects that when calamity is about to strike, even the intellect of wise men becomes clouded — as seen when Sri Rama was lured by the golden deer in the Ramayana.

It refers to the episode in which the demon Maricha took the form of a beautiful golden deer to lure Sri Rama away from the hermitage, setting in motion the events that led to the abduction of Sita by Ravana.

That destiny can cloud the judgment of even the noblest and wisest. A golden deer is impossible, yet Rama pursued it — a reminder to remain discerning and humble, for impending misfortune can sway anyone's reason.