Dog Sniffing Your Knee or Thigh — What the Texts and Tradition Say
According to Brihat Samhita, a dog sniffing your left knee hints at gain, while sniffing the right knee asks you to avoid disputes.
Sniffing the left thigh hints at comfort; the right thigh asks you to avoid rifts with friends.
A pet dog sniffing you is natural behaviour; don't count it as an omen.
Brihat Samhita's general rule reverses omens for women; no separate rule is given for this one.
Source: Brihat Samhita, ch. 89, verse 11.
by VedicDost — results from classical rules, nothing you enter is saved
Frequently asked questions
Is the meaning of dog sniffing your knee or thigh different for men and women?
Brihat Samhita's general rule reverses omens for women; no separate rule is given for this one.
Does dog sniffing your knee or thigh always mean something will happen?
An omen is a hint, not a guarantee. The texts themselves say a settled mind and your own effort matter most.
Is there a simple remedy for dog sniffing your knee or thigh?
Close your eyes for two minutes, take 11 slow breaths, remember your deity and begin calmly. There's no need to fear — an omen is only a hint; results come from your actions.