AMRIT VELA: Amrit Vela means hour before the dawn of the day. In Sikhism, there is no concept of auspicious hour or moment . A Sikh, however, is supposed to get up before the dawn of the day and have shower before his daily worship and prayer. It does not mean that meditation at other times is less auspicious.
All the days, hours and moments are auspicious for remembering God. A Sikh should remember the Almighty throughout the day. See: Guru Granth Sahib, p. 34,35, 386, 740 etc.
References :
1. The Sikh Reference Book; Dr Harjinder Singh Dilgeer 1997
- Meaning:“Amrit Vela” literally translates to “the time of nectar” or “ambrosial hour”.
- Time:It’s generally understood to begin roughly two hours before sunrise and end an hour after sunrise, though most Sikhs interpret it to start around 3:00 a.m.
- Significance:Sikhs believe that meditating during Amrit Vela is a powerful way to connect with the divine and to accelerate spiritual growth.
- Practices:During this time, Sikhs often engage in prayer, meditation, and the recitation of hymns (Banis) from the Guru Granth Sahib.
- Benefits:Some believe that waking up during Amrit Vela offers psychological and physical benefits, including enhanced sleep quality, increased personal time, and improved mental health.
- Guru Nanak’s words:Guru Nanak in the Japji Sahib says, “in amrit velā meditate on the grandeur of the one true Name”.
