The Oracle of Rama's Command

The heroic King of Vultures, Jatayu A divine vulture and friend of King Dasharatha who died trying to rescue Sita from Ravana, lies wounded after fighting Ravana, looking most magnificent. (This omen declares that) heroes shall find great fame on the battlefield, and their death shall be for the sake of a noble master. || 3 ||

Rama and Lakshmana wander through the forests, distressed, seeking news of Sita.
The omen indicates great sorrow, inauspiciousness, and a senseless calamity. || 4 ||
Shri Rama and Lakshmana wander from forest to forest in great agitation, searching for Sita’s whereabouts. This omen indicates heavy grief, misfortune, and a disturbing evil. || 4 ||

The Lord of the Raghus was distressed to see the bird; seeing both heroes,
That steady-minded one spoke news of Sita, cried "Sita-Rama," and left his body. || 5 ||
Shri Raghunath [Rama] became distressed upon seeing the bird (Jatayu). That bird saw the two brothers, gave them news of the Lady Janaki [Sita], and, being of firm intellect, gave up his life while uttering "Shri Sita-Ram." || 5 || (The result of this inquiry is inauspicious.)

With ten times more devotion than he showed for Dasharatha, the Lord performed his last rites;
The Lord, an ocean of mercy, grieves along with his brother. || 6 ||
Having performed the funeral rites of the Vulture King with ten times more devotion than he did for his own father, King Dasharatha, the Lord, an ocean of mercy, grieves alongside his brother Lakshmana. || 6 || (The result of this inquiry indicates sorrow.)

Tulsidas says: always remember Sita-Rama with affection.
The omen is auspicious and beautiful; there will be happiness in the beginning, middle, and end. || 7 ||
Tulsidas says to daily remember Shri Sita-Ram with love. This omen is favorable; there will always be auspiciousness at the start, the middle, and the conclusion. || 7 ||

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Septet — 4

It is a good and auspicious time for all tasks; know this omen to be fortunate.
Fame, victory, and great prosperity shall come; bring Hanuman into your heart. || 1 ||
It is an excellent and auspicious time for all undertakings. Consider this omen to be a bringer of welfare. Meditate upon Shri Hanuman in your heart; you shall attain fame, victory, and superior wealth. || 1 ||

Remembering the feet of Shatrughna, proceed and perform all your tasks.
The enemy’s defeat and your own victory are certain; the omen provides the means for welfare. || 2 ||
Proceed while remembering the feet of Shri Shatrughna The youngest brother of Rama, whose name literally means "Slayer of Enemies" and do all your work. This omen brings about the defeat of the enemy, your own victory, and the requirements for well-being. || 2 ||

By remembering the name of Bharata, deceit, distress, and wicked plots are erased.
For morality, love, and trust, this omen is a granary of auspiciousness. || 3 ||
The moment one remembers the name of Shri Bharata, all deceit, suffering, and the evil schemes of the wicked are destroyed. This omen is beneficial for ethical conduct, love, and faith. || 3 ||

The name of Rama is the Wish-Fulfilling Tree in this Dark Age, the root of all bliss.
By remembering it, all perfections in the world come into one's hand, and there is supreme joy at every step. || 4 ||
The name of Shri Rama is like the Kalpataru A mythological tree that grants all wishes in the Kali Yuga [the current age of spiritual decline]; it is the source of all great blessings. By remembering it, all spiritual powers and successes come into one's grasp, and one finds supreme bliss at every step. || 4 || (The result of this inquiry is auspicious.)

Bowing to the feet of Sita, and remembering her beautiful name with discipline,
Good women become devoted to their husbands, and the Lord of their life becomes dear. || 5 ||
Bowing at the feet of Shri Janaki [Sita] and remembering her holy name with regular devotion...