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Bharat's discipline, vows, and righteous conduct, and his devotion to Rama's feet.
Understanding this omen, act with courage; your chanting and sacrifices shall be perfected. (6)
Considering the auspicious discipline, vows, and righteous conduct of Lord Bharat Rama's younger brother, a model of devotion and his supreme love for the feet of Lord Rama as a favorable omen, commence your work with courage; through this, your prayers and religious rites will be successful. (6)
The Lord dwells in Chitrakoot forever, along with Sita and Lakshman.
Tulsidas says, the chanting of Rama's name grants the chanter their heart's desire. (7)
Lord Rama resides eternally in Chitrakoot A holy hill and forest where Rama spent part of his exile along with Lady Janaki (Sita) and Lakshman. Tulsidas says that the chanting of Lord Rama's name grants the seeker their desired fruit. (7) Means of worship and spiritual practice will be successful.
The waters of the Payaswini are holy, the forest land is excellent, and the mountain is a beautiful seat.
To the worldly, this place is particularly tasteless; to those detached from the senses, it is sweet. (1)
The Payaswini river is sacred, the forest land is superior, and the Chitrakoot mountain is beautiful and like a divine abode. This site is utterly dry and unappealing to those attached to worldly pleasures; however, it is sweet (dear) to those who have renounced sensory desires. (1) If the question concerns worldly desires, it indicates failure; if it concerns worship or prayer, success will be achieved.
The Crystal Rock, the Mandakini river, and the play of Sita and the Hero of Raghu's line.
For the welfare of Rama and Bharat, the omen is auspicious; a treasury of devotion on this earth. (2)
On the banks of the Mandakini, the Crystal Rock Sphatik Shila, a famous spot in Chitrakoot is the playground of Sita and Rama.
For the devotees of Rama, the omen is auspicious. A treasury of devotion (the highest form of devotion) will be attained on this earth (in this very life). (2)
An omen that quells all crises; go forth to Chitrakoot.
By the auspicious grace of Sita and Rama, even small efforts bring great gains. (3)
This omen is a destroyer of all troubles. Go to Chitrakoot; by the grace of Sita and Rama, good will happen there, and even with little spiritual effort, great benefits will be gained. (3)
Atri's wife gave Janaki many garments and ornaments.
By Rama's grace, contentment and happiness shall come, and all sorrows shall vanish. (4)
Anasuya, the wife of the Great Sage Atri, gave many clothes and jewels to Lady Janaki. By the grace of Rama, contentment and joy will be obtained, and all sufferings will be removed. (4)
The crow's evil conduct, the slaying of Viradha, and Sharabhanga leaving his body.
An omen indicating loss and death; a context of misfortune and inauspiciousness. (5)
The crow (Jayanta) Indra's son who took the form of a crow to test Rama acted wickedly (pecking at Sita's feet), the demon Viradha was slain by the Lord, and the sage Sharabhanga gave up his body in the Lord's presence. This omen indicates loss, death, calamity, and the arrival of inauspicious occasions. (5)
The meeting of Rama and Lakshman with the multitude of sages is the root of beautiful blessings.
The company of the virtuous happens only when the Goddess of Wealth and Rama are favorable. (6)
The meeting of Rama and Lakshman with the sages is the source of beautiful well-being. Only when Rama and Sita are favorable does one obtain the company of saintly people. (6) This omen indicates the attainment of Satsang (holy company).
Lakshman, Sita, and the King of Raghu's line met the sage born of a water-pot.
Tulsidas says, the joy of the society of saints and the sight of the perfected ones brings success to auspicious works. (7)