The Oracle of Rama's Command (Unknown) - Page 10

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Original title: Ramagya-Prashna. This is a "Shataka" or a collection of verses used for divination.

Begin your journey by remembering Lord Rama and Lakshmana along with the sage Vishwamitra. You will attain good fame, victory, and wealth in this world. This is an authentic auspicious omen. || 4 || (The result of the inquiry is auspicious.)

Bring the lotus-feet of the merciful Lord, the protector of the sage's sacrifice, into your heart.

Abandon anxiety; your troubles will vanish. Know this omen to be true in your soul. || 5 ||

Bring the lotus-feet of Lord Rama—the protector of the Sage Vishwamitra's YajnaA ritual sacrifice or offering performed in front of a sacred fire.—into your heart. Cast away your worries; the crisis will be averted. Consider this omen as truth within your mind. || 5 || (If the inquiry concerns the removal of distress, it shall be removed.)

Loss, death, poverty, and sin persist from beginning to end and in between.

By turning away from Rama and through their own sins, the lowly demons perished. || 6 ||

By turning away from Lord Rama, there is loss, death, poverty, and suffering in every stage—beginning, end, and middle. (Observe how) the lowly NishacharaLiterally "night-walkers," referring to demons or Rakshasas. were destroyed by their own sins because they were averse to Rama. || 6 || (The result of the inquiry indicates misfortune.)

O Tulsidas, remember the feet that liberated the stone from its curse.

Abandon anxiety; your troubles will vanish, and the desires of your heart will be fulfilled. || 7 ||

Remember the feet (of Lord Raghunath) that liberated Ahalya from the curse that had turned her into a stone. Ahalya was turned to stone by a curse and was restored to human form by the touch of Rama's feet. Tulsidas says: cast away your worry, the crisis will end, and the hope of your heart will be fulfilled. || 7 || (The result of the inquiry is auspicious.)

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Septet — 4

The time of Sita’s Swayamvara is excellent; the omen accomplishes all tasks.

Fame, victory, and the marriage rites—all are arranged with auspicious signs. || 1 ||

The timing of the Lady Janaki’s SwayamvaraAn ancient Indian practice where a princess chooses a husband from a group of suitors. is perfect; this omen ensures the success of all undertakings. In matters of reputation, victory, and marriage, all types of blessed coincidences will manifest. || 1 ||

Rama shines in the assembly of kings after breaking the bow of Shiva.

The omen is beautiful, the gain is great; there is victory and glory in the assembly of others. || 2 ||

Lord Rama looks magnificent in the assembly of kings after breaking the bow of Lord Shiva. This omen is pleasant; there will be great profit, and one will achieve victory and majesty in the courts of others. || 2 ||

The marriage of Sita and the Hero of Raghu’s line is the pinnacle of profit, joy, and bliss.

This time grants all perfections; there is auspiciousness and enthusiasm for all work. || 3 ||

The marriage of Lady Sita and Lord Rama represents the ultimate limit of gain and joyful celebration. This moment is highly auspicious and bestows all SiddhisSupernatural powers or spiritual perfections/successes.; there will be enthusiasm in every endeavor. || 3 ||

Janaki placed the victory-garland upon the chest of the Prince of Kosala.

The time is beautiful, the omen is good; there will be joy and welfare in all deeds. || 4 ||

The Lady Janaki (Sita) has placed the JaymalaA garland of victory or a wedding garland. around the neck of the Prince (Rama) of the King of Ayodhya. This time is favorable, the omen is excellent, and there will be happiness and goodness in all affairs. || 4 ||

The gods joyfully shower flowers; there are auspicious songs and kettledrums.

Victory, victory to the Sun of the lotus-like Solar Dynasty, the reservoir of bliss and blessing. || 5 ||