Seeing a Full or Empty Pot While Leaving — What the Texts and Tradition Say
According to Muhurta Chintamani, seeing a pot full of water as you leave is a good omen, while an empty pot isn't considered lucky.
The same list includes cows, curd, flowers, flags and Vedic chanting.
If you see an empty pot, pause a moment and sip water before leaving.
Brihat Samhita's general rule reverses omens for women; no separate rule is given for this one.
Source: Muhurta Chintamani, ch. 11, verses 97–98.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the meaning of seeing a full or empty pot while leaving different for men and women?
Brihat Samhita's general rule reverses omens for women; no separate rule is given for this one.
Does seeing a full or empty pot while leaving 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 seeing a full or empty pot while leaving?
Wash your hands and feet, sip some water, take 11 deep breaths, then set out again. There's no need to fear — an omen is only a hint; results come from your actions.