Shloka 29
Dhvaja–Dhūmra–Paśu-Ākṛti Śakuna: Interpreting Banner, Smoke, and Animal-Form Omens by Stations
गजस्थाने स्थिते सिंहे जयसिद्धिसमागमः / स्थिते शुनि गजस्थाने आरोग्यं सुखसम्पदः
gajasthāne sthite siṃhe jayasiddhisamāgamaḥ / sthite śuni gajasthāne ārogyaṃ sukhasampadaḥ
When the Lion is situated in the Elephant’s place, there is the coming together of victory and accomplishment. When the Dog is situated in the Elephant’s place, it brings health and the prosperity of happiness.
Lord Vishnu (in dialogue with Garuda)
Concept: Power (jaya) and success (siddhi) are to be integrated with ārogya and sukha-sampad—balanced life outcomes.
Vedantic Theme: Harmony of external success with inner/physical well-being; recognition of changing fortunes.
Application: Pursue goals with courage, but protect health and domestic stability as the foundation for lasting prosperity.
Primary Rasa: vira
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Type: omenic positional locus (gajasthāna)
Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.199.28, 1.199.30 (gajasthāna omen series)
FAQs
This verse shows that specific symbolic “placements” are read as indicators of likely outcomes—such as victory, success, health, and happiness—used for practical decision-making in traditional contexts.
It reflects the text’s applied approach: observable signs are mapped to probable results, complementing the Purana’s wider emphasis that outcomes manifest through a mix of causes, timing, and dharmic alignment.
Use it as a reminder to act when conditions support success (victory/siddhi) and to prioritize health and stable happiness as foundational “good signs” before major commitments.