What to Do After a Bad Omen — What the Texts and Tradition Say
Brihat Samhita advises 11 rounds of pranayama after a first bad omen, 16 after a second, and postponing the trip after a third.
Prashna Marga adds: go back, wash your feet, then do pranayama and set out.
Muhurta Chintamani says a cheerful, settled mind outweighs all omens.
Brihat Samhita's general rule reverses omens for women; no separate rule is given for this one.
Source: Brihat Samhita, ch. 95, verse 62.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this rule different for men and women?
Brihat Samhita's general rule reverses omens for women; no separate rule is given for this one.
Do omens always come true?
An omen is a hint, not a guarantee. The texts themselves say a settled mind and your own effort matter most.
What is the simplest thing to do?
Brihat Samhita advises 11 rounds of pranayama (slow deep breathing) before moving on.