Hearing a Donkey Bray — What the Texts and Tradition Say
According to Brihat Samhita, a donkey's long bray from the left is lucky; from the right or harsh, it isn't.
Muhurta Chintamani's commentary also counts a bray on the right as unlucky for travel.
If it sounds like 'Om', the Samhita says the journey succeeds.
Brihat Samhita's general rule reverses omens for women; no separate rule is given for this one.
Source: Brihat Samhita, ch. 88, verse 32.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the meaning of hearing a donkey bray different for men and women?
Brihat Samhita's general rule reverses omens for women; no separate rule is given for this one.
Does hearing a donkey bray 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 hearing a donkey bray?
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.