In the Sikh calendar, there are also twelve months, and October 15th is the first day of the “Kathik” month.
Here is the shabad for “Kathik” month from “Baareh Maahaa” (12 months) gurbani from Guru Granth Sahib Ji.
kathik karam kamaavanae dhos n kaahoo jog ||
In the month of Katak, do good deeds. Do not try to blame anyone else.
paramaesar thae bhuliaaa(n) viaapan sabhae rog ||
Forgetting the Transcendent Lord, all sorts of illnesses are contracted.
vaemukh hoeae raam thae lagan janam vijog ||
Those who turn their backs on the Lord shall be separated from Him and consigned to reincarnation, over and over again.
khin mehi kourrae hoe geae jitharrae maaeiaa bhog ||
In an instant, all of Maya’s sensual pleasures turn bitter.
vich n koee kar sakai kis thhai rovehi roj ||
No one can then serve as your intermediary. Unto whom can we turn and cry?
keethaa kishhoo n hovee likhiaa dhhur sa(n)jog ||
By one’s own actions, nothing can be done; destiny was pre-determined from the very beginning.
vaddabhaagee maeraa prabh milai thaa(n) outharehi sabh bioug ||
By great good fortune, I meet my God, and then all pain of separation departs.
naanak ko prabh raakh laehi maerae saahib ba(n)dhee moch ||
Please protect Nanak, God; O my Lord and Master, please release me from bondage.
kathik hovai saadhhasa(n)g binasehi sabhae soch ||9||
In Katak, in the Company of the Holy, all anxiety vanishes. ||9||
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