The Oracle of Rama's Command (Unknown) - Page 21

...occurred. (1) The result of the divination is inauspicious.

Her garments are all stained with blood and filth, her face is hideous, and her limbs specifically her nose and ears are severed. In Ravana’s court, she weeps, crying out, "O Father! O Mother! O Brother!" (2) The result of the divination is inauspicious.

Like the very form of Death, or the goddesses Kalika or the terrifying Kalaratri The night of all-destroying time, she appeared so fearsome that the members of the Lord of Lanka's court were struck with terror, failing to recognize her at that moment. (3) The result of the divination is unfavorable.

Shurpanakha arrived in Lanka as the very root of all misfortune and ill-luck. Like the seven-and-a-half-year transit of Saturn Sadesati: a period of great trial in Vedic astrology, she proved hostile to both the King Ravana and his subjects. (4) The result of the divination indicates misfortune for both ruler and people.

As Ravana set out stubbornly towards Panchavati, countless bad omens occurred; but that base soul, possessed by death, ignored them and consulted with Maricha to plot the kidnapping of Sita. (5) The result of the divination is unfavorable.

Seeing death certain on both sides—Ravana on one and Lord Rama on the other—the base demon Maricha then assumed the deceptive form of a golden deer. (6) The result of the divination is inauspicious.

Tulsidas says: Beneath a banyan tree in Panchavati, the Lord shines alongside Sita and Lakshmana; He bestows all auspicious blessings. (7) The result of the divination is auspicious.

Septet — 3

Though the Lord recognized the illusory deer as a demon, He went after it, knowing Sita’s desire. I declare this omen to be favorable only for swindlers, thieves, and hypocrites. (1)

The omens at the time of Sita’s abduction signify fear, doubt, and agony. Efforts regarding the welfare of women will be utterly ruined, and defeat and sin will become manifest. (2)

The King of Vultures Jatayu and Ravana battle; the hero lies wounded. A warrior gains fair fame on the battlefield, dying for the cause of a noble master. (3)