Chapter 24: Interpreting Signs of Whether or Not One Will Be King
第24章：解釋是否能成為國王的徵兆
24.1“Now I will explain omens that indicate whether or not someone will become king if they perform the sixteen-armed visualization and recite the mantra one thousand times in order to become king. The signs of whether or not kingship will be achieved are as follows:
24.1「現在我將解釋一些徵兆，這些徵兆表示如果有人進行十六臂觀想，並為了成為國王而念誦咒語一千遍，他是否會成為國王。是否能達到國王身份的徵兆如下：
24.2“If a brahmin with a dark complexion approaches, asks for alms, and wants to create an obstacle, he will surely grant the siddhi. After the obstacle is correctly pacified, the process is complete, and success will follow.
24.2「如果一位膚色黑暗的婆羅門前來化緣並想製造障礙，他必定會賜予成就。在障礙被正確地平息之後，過程就完成了，成功隨之而來。」
24.3“If an old woman repeatedly approaches and begs for four cowrie shells, she is an emanation of Vajrayoginī. This means one will undoubtedly be successful.
24.3「如果一位老婦人反覆走近並乞求四枚貝殼，她是金剛瑜伽女的化身。這意味著修行者必定會成功。」
24.4“If a butcher approaches holding a flower, one will face a terrifying obstacle.
24.4「如果一個屠夫拿著花朵靠近，就會面臨可怕的障礙。」
24.5“If one sees a vulture eating intestines in a dream, it is a sign that one will become king. The same is true if one sees a vast plain.”
24.5「如果在夢中看到禿鷲啃食腸子，這是成為國王的徵兆。看到遼闊平原的情況也是一樣。」
24.6This is chapter twenty-four in The Sovereign Tantra of Mahākāla, “Interpreting Signs of Whether or Not One Will Be King.”
24.6（結尾）