The Oracle of Rama's Command

Shri Janaki Sita waters the banyan trees and vines she herself planted with her lotus-like hands. This omen indicates a time of good harvest and joyful play for farmers. || 3 ||

The horses were driven, but they turned back toward the south, looking and neighing repeatedly.
Seeing this, the Nishadas The forest-dwelling tribe who aided Rama became overwhelmed with sorrow as Sumantra departed for Ayodhya. || 4 ||

When Sumantra King Dasharatha's minister and charioteer drove the horses to return to Ayodhya, they repeatedly turned their heads toward the south the direction Rama had gone and neighed; seeing this, the Nishada people also became grief-stricken. || 4 || (This omen indicates separation from a loved one and sorrow.)

The minister was anxious with worry, hearing ill omens upon entering Ayodhya.
Hearing the news, the King was overcome by grief and prayed for death. || 5 ||

Upon entering Ayodhya, the minister (Sumantra) became distressed by hearing inauspicious sounds (such as the howling of jackals). Hearing the news of Lord Rama from him, King Dasharatha, overwhelmed by grief, sought death. || 5 || (The result of this inquiry is inauspicious.)

Saying "Rama, Rama," "Rama, Sita, Rama," the King took refuge in Rama.
Remember Sita-Rama now, for there is no other way. || 6 ||

King Dasharatha passed away taking refuge in Lord Rama, repeating the names "Rama-Rama" and "Sita-Rama" (he left his body); now you too should remember Shri Sita-Rama, for there is no other remedy (to escape great calamity). || 6 ||

Dasharatha’s death in separation from Rama is a beautiful death, unattainable even to the minds of sages.
Tulsidas says: water this tree of auspicious death with the holy water of love. || 7 ||

King Dasharatha’s death in the sorrow of separation from Lord Rama is such a noble passing that it is beyond the reach (unthinkable) even for the minds of great sages. Tulsidas says that one should water the tree of such an auspicious death with the pure water of devotion. || 7 || (This omen indicates an auspicious death and the attainment of a high spiritual state.)

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Septet—4 term: Septet (Saptak). A group of seven verses forming a thematic section in this divinatory text.

Remembering the son of the Wind Hanuman, the beloved of the patient and brave Hero of Raghu's line,
Consider all tasks, whether difficult or easy, as success already held in the palm of your hand. || 1 ||

By remembering Shri Hanuman, the beloved of the patient and brave Lord Rama, consider every task—whether difficult or easy—as already successful. || 1 ||

Remember the feet of the Destroyer of Enemies Shatrughna, Rama's youngest brother and consider this a very auspicious omen.
Know that there shall be victory in debates in foreign cities, and victory in battle and gambling. || 2 ||

Remember the feet of Shri Shatrughna. Consider this a favorable omen. Expect victory in arguments in other cities, as well as victory in war and games of chance. || 2 ||

Consider this omen especially for servants, friends, and good brothers.
Remembering the name and stainless virtues of Bharata, consider all things to be true and successful. || 3 ||

This omen is specifically for matters regarding servants, friends, and supportive brothers. By remembering the name and pure qualities of Shri Bharata Rama's brother known for his devotion, consider all your endeavors to be successful. || 3 ||

The Master is capable, a reservoir of good character, easily served, and wise.
Remembering Rama, serve the Great Lord; the omen speaks of well-being. || 4 ||

Shri Rama is all-powerful, a treasury of virtue, and supremely wise...