Treatise on Dreams

...for him, there will also be suffering born of the body. 24

Whoever is approached in a dream by a vulture, a original: "godandri," likely referring to a large lizard or monitor lizard, a monkey, or a boar—it signifies the end of the royal lineage. 25

One who is anointed with oil or cow's milk, or [dreams of] falling into oil or fat, for him sickness is predicted. 26

One who, alone, mounts a chariot drawn by donkeys or camels; should he wake up from this, he will soon meet his death. 27

Whoever sees an Ashoka Ashoka: (अशोक), the "Saraca indica" tree, literally meaning "without sorrow," though here ironically associated with death in a dream, a Karavira Karavira: (करवीर), the Oleander plant, which is toxic, or a Palasha tree The "Flame of the Forest," known for its bright red flowers. in full bloom; for him, death is certain—of this there is no doubt. 28

One who sees a terrifying, deformed, bald-headed man who is thirsty; his Time original: "Kalam," a euphemism for death or the god of death is indicated. 29

A woman wearing black garments and smeared with black ointments; whoever she embraces in a dream, his death is predicted. 30

A woman wearing white garments and smeared with white ointments; whoever she embraces in a dream, his Shri Shri: (श्री), the goddess of fortune, representing prosperity, beauty, and auspiciousness will be all-encompassing. 31

All things black are condemned [as inauspicious], except for an elephant, a deity, a Brahmin Brahmin: (द्विज/Dvija), the priestly or scholarly class; literally "twice-born", and a horse. 32

All things white are considered beautiful [auspicious], except for ashes, bones, and buttermilk. 33

Whoever is bitten by a white snake on the right arm, the gain of wealth will be fully realized for him on the tenth day. 34

If one sees the solar disk or the moon in a dream; from the sun, one is freed from disease, and from the moon, one attains well-being. 35

If a snake, a scorpion, or water is seen, victory, the gain of wealth, and a son are predicted for him. 36

A mare... The text cuts off mid-sentence, describing another omen involving a female horse or a vessel.