The Oracle of Rama's Command (Unknown) - Page 23

By remembering the Name The divine name of Rama with regular discipline, noble women become devoted to their husbands and attain the love of their soul-mate beloved (husband). ||5|| (This is an omen indicating the attainment of a husband's love for women.)

Remember with affection the sweet and charming form of Lakshmana.

It is the home of happiness, wealth, fame, victory, and auspicious omens. ||6||

Remember with love the nectar-like beautiful form of Lord Lakshmana. This omen is the very abode of happiness, prosperity, glory, victory, and all auspiciousness. ||6||

Tulsidas says the basil sprout (Tulsi-manjari) is the root of beautiful welfare.

Seeing or remembering it is a lucky omen, like the fruits and flowers of the wish-fulfilling tree. ||7||

Tulsidas says that the sprout of the Tulsi plant is the root of supreme well-being. Beholding it or remembering it is a favorable omen. It is like the fruit and flowers of the Kalpalata Kalpalata: A celestial vine in Hindu mythology that grants all desires (granting desired results). ||7|| (The result of this omen is excellent.)

<insert>Septet—5</insert> <note>original: "Saptak—5"; referring to the fifth group of seven verses</note> <div class="text-center">The Lord, along with his noble brother, fell into the clutches of the wicked Kabandha, who was blinded by the pride of his strength.</div> <div class="text-center">Call this omen one of grief and crisis; ghosts and spirits cause suffering. ||1||</div> The Lord, along with his noble brother Lakshmana, fell into the grasp of the wicked Kabandha <note>A monstrous creature encountered by Rama in the forest</note> who was blinded by the arrogance of his might (he captured both brothers). I would say this omen indicates sorrow, calamity, and suffering caused by ghosts or spirits. ||1|| <div class="text-center">The lowly one attained a truly noble death, and the great sage's curse was lifted.</div> <div class="text-center">The bird's death and Sita's grief in the heart; the omen is full of fear and torment. ||2||</div> The lowly Maricha attained an excellent and praiseworthy death, and the great sage --- Agastya's curse* was removed. The death of the bird (Jatayu) and the grief of (separation from) Sita remain in the Lord's heart. This omen indicates the arrival of fear and distress. ||2|| <div class="text-center">Shabari told all the news of Sita; the Lord praises her while eating the fruit.</div> <div class="text-center">In a time of anxiety, hearing words of satisfaction; the omen is of great auspiciousness. ||3||</div> Shabari told the Lord all the news regarding Sita. The Lord praises her while eating the fruits (offered by her). This omen says that in a time of worry, one will find contentment upon hearing excellent and welfare-bringing news. ||3|| <div class="text-center">A meeting occurred with the Son of the Wind; news of the Daughter of the Earth was found.</div> <div class="text-center">An omen that releases one from grief; a noble servant has come and met the Lord. ||4||</div> The Lord met Lord Hanuman (the Son of the Wind). He also received news of Lady Sita (the Daughter of the Earth). A supreme servant has come to the Master (Lord Rama). This omen is auspicious and dispels grief. ||4|| <div class="text-center">In the minds of Rama, Lakshmana, and Hanuman, there is great enthusiasm on both sides.</div> <div class="text-center">The servant found a noble Master, and the Lord gained the benefit of a noble servant. ||5||</div> There is supreme enthusiasm in the hearts of Rama, Lakshmana, and Hanuman on both sides. On one hand, the servant (Hanuman) found an excellent Master, and on the other, the Lord obtained an excellent servant. ||5|| (The result for questions regarding Master-Servant relationships is auspicious.) <div class="text-center">The Lord made Sugriva his friend; the Hero of Raghu's line gave him his arm (protection).</div> <div class="text-center">The omen's fruit is auspicious affection and benefit; anxiety, fear, and crowds of troubles vanish. ||6||</div> --- \* Maricha was born from the womb of Tadaka by a Yaksha named Sunda. Sunda was turned to ashes by the curse of the great sage Agastya. At that time, Tadaka ran to devour the sage along with her son Maricha; then Sage Agastya cursed them both—"Become demons." Both were released from this curse upon being killed by Lord Rama.