Lakshmana warns about the illusory nature of the forest when Sita desires the golden deer she sees in the woods that Ram goes after. When Sita hears Ram’s purported cries for help, she chides Lakshmana to go and help his brother. But he warns again of the Maya and pleads with Sita that none could beat the great Ram. Under stress, she suspects the integrity of Lakshmana and pushes him to go and help Ram. Lakshmana, not wanting to abandon his guarding post, draws a line and asks Sita not to cross the threshold at any cost. When she breaches it, Ravana gets his one chance to abduct her and succeeds.
Most scriptures and stories emphasise the three-strikes rule before the folks under the care of a guide fall victim. Be it Sita or Judas. Per contra, a single chance is adequate even for a demon like Ravana with a focus on his object of desire.
Imagine the intensity arising from the unwavering focus on our object of love AND avoiding pitfall at the first signal.
History has its morals one must abide by it
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