Brahma Muhurta is considered very important in the Vedas. It has been told in the scriptures that by giving up sleep in
Brahma Muhurta, one gets knowledge, intelligence, health and strength. It is considered very good to start any work in Brahma Muhurta.
When does Brahma Muhurta start?
According to the scriptures, the time just before sunrise is the time of Brahma Muhurta. Brahmamuhurta is the 14th Muhurta period of the night. A Muhurta is of 48 minutes duration, consisting of 15 Muhurtas throughout the night. The timing of sunrise varies every day according to the geographical location and time of year and the timing of Brahmamuhurta varies with it.
For example: if the sunrise is at 6:00 am, the Brahmamuhurta begins at 4:24 am and ends at 5:12 am.
Benefits of getting up in Brahma Muhurta:
❀ It has been told in the scriptures that during the time of Brahma Muhurta, the gods and the ancestors sit in the house. By which the home and family prosper.
❀ The practice of meditation in Brahma Muhurta is considered very beneficial for self-contemplation and learning.
❀ Getting up at this time increases physical and mental strength. Along with this, many problems like stress, anxiety, insomnia get rid of.
❀ The atmosphere is clean during Brahma Muhurta. Practicing yoga or taking a walk during this time keeps the health of the person healthy.
❀ It has been told in the scriptures that the prayer of this time is also heard by God. Therefore, this time is considered best for worship.
What not to do in Brahma Muhurta?
❀ At this time, negative emotions should not be brought into the mind, otherwise you remain stressed throughout the day. Due to which you may suffer mentally.
❀ Some people start having tea for breakfast as soon as they wake up in the morning, this habit is very bad in terms of health. One should not eat food even after getting up in the morning or during the Brahma Muhurta. Due to this you start getting sick.
It is believed that Brahma Muhurta is said to be the last time of the night and according to religious beliefs this time is the time of Parmatma. Hence its importance is greater.