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Ramagya-Prashna

The Title of the Oracle of Rama's Commands

Sugriva made the Lord his friend, and the Lord of the Raghus Rama gave him the shelter of his arm (granting fearlessness). The fruit of this omen is auspicious for friendship; anxiety, fear, and calamity will be removed. || 6 ||

Having crushed the powerful and mighty Vali, he made the King of Monkeys his friend.
Tulsidas says—the glory of the merciful Rama is that he is the protector of the humble. || 7 ||

Tulsidas says—The Lord destroyed the extremely powerful Vali and made his friend Sugriva the King of the Monkeys. This is the vow of the compassionate Rama: that he shows mercy to the downtrodden. || 7 || (The result of the inquiry is auspicious.)

Septet—6

A 'Saptak' is a group of seven verses forming a section of the oracle.

Conflict with a brother brings no well-being to the clan; it is an ill omen of a million evils.
Like Rahu The shadow planet that eclipses the sun to the sun-like Ravana, Vali also fell under the power of Death. || 1 ||

When one opposes a brother, the family does not prosper. That same opposition (against the brother Vibhishana) became like Rahu to the sun-like Ravana, and because of such conflict, Vali came under the control of Death (was killed). This omen indicates millions of conspiracies. || 1 ||

Seeing the rainy season, Rama stayed on the great mountain with his younger brother.
The fruit of the omen is that the work will be delayed, but the final result will be good. || 2 ||

Observing the arrival of the monsoon, Lord Rama resided on a magnificent mountain along with his younger brother Lakshmana. The meaning of this omen is that there will be a delay in the success of the task, but the ultimate outcome will be favorable. || 2 ||

The King of Monkeys sent forth all the monkeys and bears to search for Sita.
"Make an effort, abandon laziness, and bow your head at Rama's feet." || 3 ||

Sugriva, the King of the Monkeys, sent away all—

Third Canto

—the monkeys and bears. Bow your head at the feet of Lord Rama and make an effort; abandon all lethargy. (The task will be successful.) || 3 ||

Then Hanuman, rejoicing in his heart, went and greeted Rama.
The Lord called the auspicious-formed son of the Wind-god Hanuman with great respect. || 4 ||

Then, with a joyful heart, Hanuman went before Lord Rama and prostrated. The Lord, the embodiment of auspiciousness, respectfully called Hanuman to his side. || 4 || (The result of the inquiry is auspicious.)

The King of Monkeys rebuked all the monkeys and bears: "If the deadline passes without the task done,
Whoever returns then shall fall into the hands of Death," said the King in anger. || 5 ||

Sugriva, the King of the Monkeys, spoke angrily, scolding all the monkeys and bears: "Anyone who returns after the time limit has passed without completing the work will become the prey of Death (will be executed)." || 5 || (The result of the inquiry is inauspicious.)

Knowing in his heart that the monkey Hanuman was the crest-jewel of the wise and a treasury of strength and intellect,
The Lord joyfully gave him his ring, and receiving it, Hanuman was delighted. || 6 ||

The Lord, recognizing Hanuman as the foremost among the learned and a storehouse of strength and wisdom, happily gave him his signet ring; Hanuman was overjoyed to receive it. || 6 || (The result of the inquiry is auspicious.)

Tulsidas says, all successes are in the palm of your hand; the omens are arranged for great joy.
Bow to Rama and depart; through courage, the great task will be accomplished. || 7 ||

Tulsidas says—bow to Lord Rama and set forth on your journey. This omen is a harbinger of great fortune; consider all Siddhis Supernatural powers or total successes to be already in your grasp. By showing courage, all noble works will succeed. || 7 ||