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Q1. What is Katak Sangrand?
Katak Sangrand marks the beginning of Katak, a month in the traditional Punjabi calendar. In Sikh practice, Sangrand is an opportunity to reflect upon Gurbani, remember Waheguru, and renew our commitment to truthful living.
For the calendar shown here, Katak Sangrand falls on Saturday, 17 October 2026.
Q2. What is the Katak Sangrand Hukamnama or Vaak?
The verse traditionally associated with the beginning of Katak is:
ਕਤਿਕਿ ਕਰਮ ਕਮਾਵਣੇ ਦੋਸੁ ਨ ਕਾਹੂ ਜੋਗੁ ॥ ਪਰਮੇਸਰ ਤੇ ਭੁਲਿਆਂ ਵਿਆਪਨਿ ਸਭੇ ਰੋਗ ॥
It appears in the Barah Maha composition in Raag Maajh, Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, Ang 135.
It is commonly shared as the Katak Sangrand Vaak. More precisely, it is the opening verse of the Katak section of Barah Maha; a daily Hukamnama taken at a Gurdwara may be a different Shabad.
Q3. What does "ਕਤਿਕਿ ਕਰਮ ਕਮਾਵਣੇ" mean?
It teaches us to perform righteous deeds during Katak and avoid blaming others. Guru Sahib encourages self-examination, humility, responsibility, and remembrance of the Divine.
Q4. What is the spiritual significance of Sangrand in Sikhism?
Sangrand marks the transition into a new solar month. Gurbani's Barah Maha compositions use the twelve months to communicate spiritual teachings about remembrance, separation from the Divine, longing, and union with Waheguru.
The spiritual value lies in understanding and practising Gurbani rather than believing that a particular calendar date alone brings blessings.
Q5. Who composed the Katak Sangrand Shabad on Ang 135?
The Katak passage on Ang 135 belongs to Barah Maha in Raag Maajh, composed by Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji, the Fifth Sikh Guru.
The composition uses the months of the year to explain the soul's relationship with Waheguru and the importance of Divine remembrance.
Q6. Why does Gurbani say that forgetting Waheguru brings diseases?
The verse warns of the suffering and afflictions associated with forgetting the Divine. In spiritual reflection, these include the disturbances caused by ego, greed, anger, attachment, and separation from Naam.
It should not be understood as saying that every physical illness is caused by a lack of faith.
Q7. How should Sikhs observe Katak Sangrand?
Sikhs may mark Sangrand by listening to Kirtan, reading the relevant Barah Maha passage, reflecting on its meaning, practising Naam Simran, performing Seva, and committing to honest and compassionate living.
Q8. Is the Sangrand Vaak the same as the daily Hukamnama?
Not necessarily. The Sangrand Vaak commonly refers to the relevant month's passage from Barah Maha. The daily Hukamnama is a Shabad received through the established practice of taking Hukam from Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji.
Both provide opportunities for Gurbani reflection, but they are not automatically the same reading.
🙏 With Heartfelt Gratitude – Katak Sangrand
As we welcome the new month of Katak, we bow with humility and gratitude before Sri Guru Ram Das Ji for His endless blessings, guidance, and compassion.
May Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji's sacred teachings inspire us to live with honesty, practise Seva, remember Waheguru, and take responsibility for our actions.
May this new month bring peace to troubled minds, courage to those facing difficulties, compassion to our hearts, and unity among families and communities.
Let us begin Katak not merely by turning a calendar page, but by renewing our commitment to Naam, truthful living, and kindness towards all.
ਭੁਲਣ ਅੰਦਰਿ ਸਭੁ ਅਭੁਲੁ ਗੁਰੂ ਕਰਤਾਰੁ ॥
We humbly seek forgiveness for any unintentional mistakes in presenting or interpreting Gurbani. Respectful corrections are always welcome.
🌸 ਕੱਤਕ ਦੀ ਸੰਗਰਾਂਦ ਦੀਆਂ ਲੱਖ-ਲੱਖ ਵਧਾਈਆਂ!
🌸 Wishing everyone a blessed and spiritually fulfilling Katak Sangrand!
ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਜੀ ਕਾ ਖਾਲਸਾ ॥ ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਜੀ ਕੀ ਫਤਹਿ ॥