Shloka 18
Dhvaja–Dhūmra–Paśu-Ākṛti Śakuna: Interpreting Banner, Smoke, and Animal-Form Omens by Stations
शुनः स्थाने वृषं दृष्ट्वा रोगी रोगाद्वि मुच्यते / शुनः स्थाने खरं दृष्ट्वा कलहस्य भयं भवेत्
śunaḥ sthāne vṛṣaṃ dṛṣṭvā rogī rogādvi mucyate / śunaḥ sthāne kharaṃ dṛṣṭvā kalahasya bhayaṃ bhavet
ശുനിയുടെ സ്ഥാനത്ത് വൃഷഭം കണ്ടാൽ രോഗി രോഗത്തിൽ നിന്ന് മോചിതനാകും. ശുനിയുടെ സ്ഥാനത്ത് കഴുതയെ കണ്ടാൽ കലഹഭയം ഉണ്ടാകും.
Lord Vishnu (in discourse to Garuda/Vinata-putra)
Concept: Auspicious signs correlate with alleviation of suffering; inauspicious signs warn of social discord.
Vedantic Theme: Duḥkha-sukha alternation within saṃsāra; nimitta as a prompt for mindful action rather than attachment.
Application: When favorable signs appear, continue treatment and gratitude; when unfavorable signs appear, avoid arguments, mediate early, and reduce triggers.
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: karuna
Type: domestic/omen-locus
Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.199 (omens tied to health and quarrel)
FAQs
This verse shows how everyday signs—especially animal sightings in specific contexts—are used to infer likely outcomes such as recovery from illness or the rise of conflict.
It does not directly describe the soul’s post-death journey; instead, it belongs to the śakuna-phala material that guides worldly decision-making by reading auspicious and inauspicious indicators.
Treat it as a traditional caution: interpret environments and patterns thoughtfully—seek healing support when signs are favorable, and practice restraint and calm speech when circumstances suggest conflict.