Gurbani on Mahoorath (Auspicious/Lucky Times)

Last updated on Jun 4, 2026

You believe in specific times of the day and specific days (ie based on astrology) and as a result, see one day/times as better or worse but within the Sikh religion, these delusions are renounced:
ਸੋਈ ਸਾਸਤੁ ਸਉਣੁ ਸੋਇ ਜਿਤੁ ਜਪੀਐ ਹਰਿ ਨਾਉ ॥
Soee Saasath[u] So[u]N[u] So-i Jith[u] Japeeai Har[i] naa-o[u]
That is essence of the Shaastra’s, a good omen/auspiciouswhen Vaheguru Ji’s Name is chanted...
(Dhan Dhan Sri Guru Arjan Dev Sahib Ji in Siree Raag, Ang 48)
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ਸਗੁਨ ਅਪਸਗੁਨ ਤਿਸ ਕਉ ਲਗਹਿ ਜਿਸੁ ਚੀਤਿ ਨ ਆਵੈ ॥
Sagun Ap-sagun This Ko[u] Lagah[i] Jis[u] Cheeth[i] na Aavai
Auspicious/fortunate times and Inauspicious/unlucky times affect those who does not have Vaheguru Ji in their thoughts...(Dhan Dhan Sri Guru Arjan Dev Sahib Ji in Raag Aasaa, Ang 401)
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ਪ੍ਰਭ ਹਮਾਰੈ ਸਾਸਤ ਸਉਣ ॥
Prabhoo Hamaarai Saasthr So[u]N
Vaheguru Ji are my religious laws and auspiciousness (Love for them includes everything)
(Dhan Dhan Sri Guru Arjan Dev Sahib Ji in Raag Bhairo[u], Ang 1137)
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ਸੂਖ ਸਹਜ ਆਨੰਦ ਗ੍ਰਿਹ ਭਉਣ ॥
Sookh Sahaj Aana[n]dh Grih Bho[u]N
I attain Happiness, Peace, Bliss in Vaheguru Ji’s Home
(Dhan Dhan Sri Guru Arjan Dev Sahib Ji in Raag Bhairo[u], Ang 1145)
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ਨਾਮੁ ਹਮਾਰੈ ਸਉਣ ਸੰਜੋਗ ॥
Naam[u] Hamaarai So[u]N Sa[n]jog
Vaheguru Ji’s Naam is our Union and Pleasant (Fortunate/Auspicious Time)
(Dhan Dhan Sri Guru Nanak Dev Sahib Ji in Raag Bilaaval, Ang 795)
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ਛਨਿਛਰਵਾਰਿ ਸਉਣ ਸਾਸਤ ਬੀਚਾਰੁ ॥ ਹਉਮੈ ਮੇਰਾ ਭਰਮੈ ਸੰਸਾਰੁ ॥Chhanichharvaar[i] So[u]N Saasath Beechaar[u]; Houmai Maeraa Bharmai Sa[n]saar[u]
On Saturday one should reflect on the Shaastra’s and Sagun/Auspicious Times;
My ego causes me to be deluded around the world
ਮਨਮੁਖੁ ਅੰਧਾ ਦੂਜੈ ਭਾਇ ॥ ਜਮ ਦਰਿ ਬਾਧਾ ਚੋਟਾ ਖਾਇ ॥
Man-mukh[u] A[n]dhhaa Dhoojai Bhaa-i; Jam Dhar[i] Baadhhaa Chotaa Khaa-i
The self-willed manmukh is blind while in love with another,Reaching the door of death he is tied up and gets beat...
ਗੁਰ ਪਰਸਾਦੀ ਸਦਾ ਸੁਖੁ ਪਾਏ ॥ ਸਚੁ ਕਰਣੀ ਸਾਚਿ ਲਿਵ ਲਾਏ ॥੮॥
Gur Parsaadhee Sadhaa Sukh[u] Paa-ae; Sach[u] KaraNee Saach[i] Liv Laa-ae
Through Guru Maharaj’s Blessings, we attain peace forever,Be Truthful in action and have love for the Truth...
(Dhan Dhan Sri Guru Amardaas Sahib Ji in Raag Bilaaval, Ang 841)
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ਥਿਤੀ ਵਾਰ ਸਭਿ ਸਬਦਿ ਸੁਹਾਏ ॥ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਸੇਵੇ ਤਾ ਫਲੁ ਪਾਏ ॥
Thhithee Vaar Sabh[i] Sabadh[i] Suhaa-ae; Sath[i]Gur[u] Saevae Thaa Phal[u] Paa-ae
Through the Guru’s Shabad, all lunar days, weekdays, etc become beautiful...By serving Guru Sahib, you will be rewarded...
(Dhan Dhan Sri Guru Amardaas Sahib Ji in Raag Bilaaval, Ang 842)
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ਥਿਤੀ ਵਾਰ ਸਭਿ ਆਵਹਿ ਜਾਹਿ ॥ ਗੁਰ ਸਬਦੁ ਨਿਹਚਲੁ ਸਦਾ ਸਚਿ ਸਮਾਹਿ ॥ Thhithee Vaar Sabh[i] Aavah[i] Jaah[i];
Gur Sabadh[u] nih-chal[u] Sadhaa Sach[i] Samaah[i]
Days of the month and week will pass,
The Guru’s Shabad is unmoving and is the always, ever-present truth...
ਥਿਤੀ ਵਾਰ ਤਾ ਜਾ ਸਚਿ ਰਾਤੇ ॥ ਬਿਨੁ ਨਾਵੈ ਸਭਿ ਭਰਮਹਿ ਕਾਚੇ ॥੭॥
Thhithee Vaar Thaa Jaa Sach[i] Raathae; Bin[u] naavai Sabh[i] Bharmah[i] Kaachae
Days of the month and week are only valid if they are spent immersed in the Truth;Without the Name of Vaheguru, everyone will walk around raw ie not spiritually ripe
ਮਨਮੁਖ ਮਰਹਿ ਮਰਿ ਬਿਗਤੀ ਜਾਹਿ ॥ ਏਕੁ ਨ ਚੇਤਹਿ ਦੂਜੈ ਲੋਭਾਹਿ ॥....
Man-mukh Marah[i] Mar[i] Bigthee Jaah[i]; Aek[u] na Chaethah[i] Dhoojai Lobhaah[i]...
The self-willed people die and pass away in ruin;They do not focus on the One and seduced by the greed of another
ਐਥੈ ਸੁਖੁ ਨ ਆਗੈ ਹੋਇ ॥ ਮਨਮੁਖ ਮੁਏ ਅਪਣਾ ਜਨਮੁ ਖੋਇ ॥
Aithhai Sukh[u] na Aagai Ho-i; Man-mukh Mu-ae ApNaa Janam[u] Kho-i
They don’t find peace here nor in the afterlife;The self willed manmukh lose this lifetime...
ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਸੇਵੇ ਭਰਮੁ ਚੁਕਾਏ ॥ ਘਰ ਹੀ ਅੰਦਰਿ ਸਚੁ ਮਹਲੁ ਪਾਏ ॥੯॥
Sathigur[u] Saevae Bharam[u] Chukaa-ae; Ghar Hee A[n]dhar[i] Sach[u] Mahal[u] Paa-ae
By serving Guru Sahib, all delusions are removed;
The Palace of Truth is found within the House (ie inside yourself)
ਆਪੇ ਪੂਰਾ ਕਰੇ ਸੁ ਹੋਇ ॥ ਏਹਿ ਥਿਤੀ ਵਾਰ ਦੂਜਾ ਦੋਇ ॥
Aapae Pooraa Karae Su Ho-i; Aeh[i] Thhithee Vaar Dhoojaa Dho-i
Vaheguru themselves make them to be complete;During the same days of the week and the month which others spend in the love of another...
ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਬਾਝਹੁ ਅੰਧੁ ਗੁਬਾਰੁ ॥ ਥਿਤੀ ਵਾਰ ਸੇਵਹਿ ਮੁਗਧ ਗਵਾਰ ॥
Sathigur Baajhah[u] A[n]dhh Gubaar[u]; Thhithee Vaar Saevah[i] Mugadhh Gavaar
Without Guru Sahib, it is just utter blind darkness;The ones who serve/focus on days of the week (and their associated deities); they are ignorant fools...
ਨਾਨਕ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਬੂਝੈ ਸੋਝੀ ਪਾਇ ॥ ਇਕਤੁ ਨਾਮਿ ਸਦਾ ਰਹਿਆ ਸਮਾਇ ॥੧੦॥੨॥
naanak Gurmukh[i] Boojhai Sojhee Paa-i; Ikth[u] naam[i] Sadhaa Rahiaa Samaa-iGuru Sahib: The Gurmukh understands and attains spiritual wisdom;The One Name forever remains immersed...
(Dhan Dhan Sri Guru Amardaas Sahib Ji in Raag Bilaaval, Ang 842)
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ਸਉਣ ਸਗੁਨ ਵੀਚਾਰਣੇ ਨਉ ਗ੍ਰਿਹ ਬਾਰਹ ਰਾਸਿ ਵੀਚਾਰਾ ।
So[u]N, Sagun VeecharNae no[u] Grih Baarah Raas[i] Veechaaraa
Thinking about auspicious times, the location of the 9 planets, 12 Solar Positions etc.
ਕਾਮਣ ਟੂਣੇ ਅਉਸੀਆ ਕਣਸੋਈ ਪਾਸਾਰ ਪਸਾਰਾ ।
KaamaN TooNae Aouseeaa KaNsoee Paasaar Pasaaraa
Hearing black magic, spells/witchcraft, all of this expanse of [hypocrisy] spread
ਗਦਹੁ ਕੁਤੇ, ਬਿਲੀਆ, ਇਲ ਮਲਾਲੀ ਗਿਦੜ ਛਾਰਾ ।
Gadhah[u] Kuthae, Bileeaa, Il Malaalee Gidharr Chhaaraa
Superstitions about donkeys, dogs, cats, vultures, black birds, jackels/hyenas, etc,
ਨਾਰਿ ਪੁਰਖੁ ਪਾਣੀ ਅਗਨਿ, ਛਿਕ ਪਦ ਹਿਡਕੀ ਵਰਤਾਰਾ ।
naar[i] Purakh[u] PaaNee Agan[i], Chhik Padh Hidkee Varthaaraa
Superstitions about woman, man, water, fire, sneeze, fart, hiccups
ਥਿਤਿ ਵਾਰ ਭਦ੍ਹਾ ਭਰਮ, ਦਿਸਾ ਸੂਲ ਸਹਸਾ ਸੈਸਾਰਾ ।
Thhith[i] Vaar Bhadhraa Bharam, Dhisaa Sool Sahasaa Saisaaraa
The delusion of specific days of the month and week, days, nights, going or not going in certain direction...
ਵਲ ਛਲ ਕਰਿ ਵਿਸਵਾਸ ਲਖ, ਬਹੁ ਚੁਖੀ ਕਿਉ ਰਵੈ ਭਤਾਰਾ ।
Val Chhal Kar[i] Visvaas Lakh, Bah[u] Chukhee Kio[u] Ravai Bhathaaraa
They deceive and fraud then gain trust,Sinful behaviour from which how can the soul wife enjoy the Husband Vaheguru?
ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਸੁਖ ਫਲ ਪਾਰਿ ਉਤਾਰਾ ॥੮॥
Gurmukh[i] Sukh Phal Paar[i] Uthaaraa
The Gurmukh attains the Fruit of Peace and crosses over [the scary ocean of the world]...(Bhai Gurdaas Ji’s 5th Vaar)
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ਸਜਾ ਖਬਾ ਸਉਣੁ ਨ ਮੰਨਿ ਵਸਾਇਆ। ਨਾਰਿ ਪੁਰਖ ਨੋ ਵੇਖਿ ਨ ਪੈਰੁ ਹਟਾਇਆ ।Saj-aa Khab-aa So[u]N[u] na Ma[n]n Vasaa-iaa; naar[i] Purakh no Vaekh[i], na Pair[u] Hataa-iaa
Do not believe in superstitions associated with left or right (if you feel itchy on left hand or right etc.), don’t change the direction where of where you walk just based on which man or woman walks in front of you (superstitions based on when certain things cross your path)
ਭਾਖ ਸੁਭਾਖ ਵੀਚਾਰਿ, ਨ ਛਿਕ ਮਨਾਇਆ। ਦੇਵੀ ਦੇਵ ਨ ਸੇਵ, ਨ ਪੂਜ ਕਰਾਇਆ। Bhaakh Su-bhaakh Veechaar[i], na Chhik Manaa-iaa; Dhaevee Dhaev na Saev, na Pooj Karaa-iaa
Do not believe in the speech of animals to be superstitious (if a dog, cat, or other animal makes a sound before or after you carry out a certain task) nor any superstitions related to sneezing;Do not serve the Devi-Devte/deities nor worship them...
ਭੰਭਲਭੂਸੇ ਖਾਇ, ਨ ਮਨੁ ਭਰਮਾਇਆ। ਗੁਰਸਿਖ ਸਚਾ ਖੇਤੁ, ਬੀਜ ਫਲਾਇਆ ॥੮॥
Bha[n]bhal-bhoosae Khaa-i, na Man[u] Bharamaa-iaa; Gur-Sikh Sachaa Khaeth[u], Beej Phalaa-iaa
Facing confusion, don’t delude your mind;The GurSikh will receive Fruit if planting the seed [of Sikhi] in the True Field...(Bhai Gurdaas JI’s 20th Vaar)
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ਬੈਸਨੋ ਅਨੰਨ ਬ੍ਰਹਮੰਨ ਸਾਲਗ੍ਰਾਮ ਸੇਵਾ ਗੀਤਾ ਭਗਵਤ ਸ੍ਰੋਤਾ ਏਕਾਕੀ ਕਹਾਵਈ । Baisno Ana[n]n Brahma[n]n Saalgraam Saevaa, Geethaa Bhag-vath Srothaa Aekaakee Kahaav-aee
The Vaishno and the Brahmin are of a different tradition [than us] as they do seva of the idol, listen to the recitation of the Srimad Bhagvatham (Bhagavat Puraan) and the Bhagavad Geetaa in isolation
ਤੀਰਥ ਧਰਮ ਦੇਵਜਾਤ੍ਰਾ ਕੋ ਪੰਡਿਤ ਪੂਛ ਕਰਤ ਗਵਨ ਸੋ ਮੁਹੂਰਤ ਸੋਧਾਵਈ ।
Theerathh Dhharam Dhaev-jaathraa Ko Pa[n]dith Poochh, Karath Gavan So Muhoorath Sodhhaav-aee
They ask the Pandit about placings of ritual bathing, religious/righteousness, and pilgrimage - they go to the pandit to fix the auspicious time to carry out these tasks.
ਬਾਹਰ ਨਿਕਸ ਗਰਧਬ ਸੂਾਨ ਸਗਨ ਕੈ ਸੈਕਾ ਉਪਰਾਜਤ ਬਹੁਰ ਘਰ ਆਵਈ ।Baahar nikas Gardhhab Swaan Sagan Kai, Sa[n]kaa Upraajath Bahur Ghar Aav-aee
But when he leaves a place and sees a donkey or a dog then sees it as inauspicious then goes back home...
ਪਤਿਬ੍ਰਤ ਗਹਿ ਰਹਿ ਸਕਤ ਨ ਏਕ ਟੇਕ ਦੁਬਿਧਾ ਅਛਤ ਨ ਪਰਮਪਦ ਪਾਵਈ ॥੪੪੭॥
Path[i]-brath Gah[i] Rah[i] Sakath na Aek Taek, Dhubidhhaa Achhath na Param-padh Paav-aee
If a Sikh is devoted the Guru but does not fully keep faiththen in this duality they will not attain the supreme state (of liberation)...
ਗੁਰਸਿੱਖ ਸੰਗਤ ਮਿਲਾਪ ਕੋ ਪ੍ਰਤਾਪ ਐਸੋ ਪਤਿਬ੍ਰਤ ਏਕ ਟੇਕ ਦੁਬਿਧਾ ਨਿਵਾਰੀ ਹੈ। Gur-Sikh Sa[n]gath Milaap Ko Prathaap Aiso, Path[i]-brath Aek Taek Dhubidhhaa nivaaree Hai
When the GurSikh meets the Sangat, the Glory is such...
Just like a Devoted Wife loses all duality when she has all faith in Her Husband...
ਪੂਛਤ ਨ ਜੋਤਕ ਔ ਬੇਦ ਤਿਥਿ ਵਾਰ ਕਛੁ ਗ੍ਰਹਿ ਔ ਨਛੜ੍ਹ ਕੀ ਨ ਸ਼ੰਕਾ ਉਰ ਧਾਰੀ ਹੈ। Poochhath na Jothak Au Baedh Thithh[i] Vaar Kachh[u] Grah[i] Au nachhathr Kee na Sha[n]kaa Ur Dhhaaree Hai
They do not ask the Astrologer/Jyotish nor the Veda’s about the lunar days, or days of the week... They do not have any doubts in their heart about the alignment of the stars...
ਜਾਨਤ ਨ ਸਗਨ ਲਗਨ ਆਨ ਦੇਵ ਸੇਵ ਸ਼ਬਦ ਸੁਰਤ ਲਿਵ ਨੇਹ ਨਿਰੰਕਾਰੀ ਹੈ।Jaanath na Sagan lagan Aan Dhaev Saev Shabadh Surath Liv naeh nira[n]kaaree Hai
They do not recognize/believe in auspicious/lucky times nor do they worship any deities,They worship the GurShabad, and meditate/concentrate on the Formless Vaheguru Ji
ਸਿੱਖ ਸੰਤ ਬਾਲਕ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਪ੍ਰਤਿਪਾਲਕ ਹ੍ਹੈ ਜੀਵਨ ਮੁਕਤਿ ਗਤ ਬ੍ਰਹਮ ਬੀਚਾਰੀ ਹੈ ॥੪੪੮॥
Sikh Sa[n]th Baalak Sree Guroo Prathipaalak Hvai Jeevan Mukath[i] Gath Brahm Beechaaree Hai
Guru Sahib are the Parent who takes care of the Saintly Sikh Children;They become liberated while alive when they reflect upon Brahm-Vaheguru Ji...
ਗੁਰਮੁਖ ਮਾਰਗ ਮੈ ਮਨਮੁਖਿ ਥਕਤ ਹ੍ਵੈ ਲਗਨ ਸਗਨ ਮਾਨੈ, ਕੈਸੇ ਮਨ ਮਾਨੀਐ ॥੨੬੪॥
Gurmukh Maarag Mai[n], Man-mukh[i] Thhakath Hvai, Lagan Sagan Maanai, Kaisae Man Maaneeai
On the Path of the Gurmukh, the Man-mukh becomes exhausted as they believe in auspicious/good luck times; how can they convince their minds follow GurSikhi then?
(Bhai Gurdaas Ji’s Kabith)
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ਸਿਖ ਅਨੰਨਯ ਪੰਡਿਤ ! ਦਿਖ ਐਸੇ। ਗ੍ਰਹਿ ਤਿਥਿ ਵਾਰ ਨ ਮਾਨਹਿ ਕੈਸੇ ॥੧੩੮॥
Sikh Ana[n]nya Pa[n]dith! Dhikh Aisae; Grah[i] Thithh[i] Vaar na Maanah[i] KaisaeOh Pandit! Look: the Sikhs have a different path [than Hindu’s];They don’t believe in auspiciousness of planetary locations or certain days of the month or week...
ਏਕ ਭਰੋਸਾ ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਕਾ ਪਾਏ। ਤਯਾਗ ਲਗਨ ਅਰਦਾਸ ਕਰਾਏ ।
Aek Bharosaa Prabh[u] Kaa Paa-ae; Thyaag Lagan Ardhaas Karaa-ae...
They have faith and conviction in the One;They let go of auspiciousness and carry out an Ardaas...
(GurBilaas Pathshahi 6vi, 6th Adhiyaye)
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In Their Thauseef-o-Sanaa, Bhai Nand Laal Ji write that the Reformer of the World - Guru Nanak Dev Ji remove the doubt of ignorance and are against superstitions, as per:
ਜ਼ਿੱਦੁਲ ਗ਼ਰੀਕਨੁਲ ਬਹਾਰਿਲ ਰਸੂਮਾਤ ਵਲ ਆਦਾਤ ।
Jidh-ul-Ggareekan-ul-Bahaaril Rasoomaath Val Aadhaath
Against the ones drowning in the ocean of rituals and habits/practices...
ਮੁਅੱਫ਼ਿਖਲ ਸ਼ਿਨਾਵਰੂਨੁਲ ਸ਼ਿਵਾਤਿਲ ਖਯੂਲ ਵਲ ਵਾਹਿਮਾਤ ।
MuA’Fikhal Shinaavaroon-ul-Shivaathil Khayool Val Vaahimaath
They are granted passage who swim away from the shores of fantasy and delusion...
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Meaning: The people who are drowning in the ocean of traditions based on delusion and doubt, Guru Sahib are against them and take the side of those who cross over the ocean of delusion
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