Hole or Burn in New Clothes — What the Texts and Tradition Say
Per Brihat Samhita, a hole in new clothes is read by place and shape — corners mean comfort, the centre caution; a pot or lotus shape means prosperity.
The Samhita divides the cloth into nine parts to read it.
Simply mend it or wear something else — that is enough.
Brihat Samhita's general rule reverses omens for women; no separate rule is given for this one.
Source: Brihat Samhita, ch. 71, verses 1–5.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the meaning of a hole or burn in new clothes different for men and women?
Brihat Samhita's general rule reverses omens for women; no separate rule is given for this one.
Does a hole or burn in new clothes 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 a hole or burn in new clothes?
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.