Brahma Muhurtam
బ్రహ్మ ముహూర్తం
Sanskrit: ब्रह्म मुहूर्त · Category: Time
Quick Definition
The 96-minute pre-dawn window (1.5 muhurtas before sunrise) — most sacred for meditation.
Detailed Explanation
Brahma Muhurtam is roughly 4:00-5:30 AM (varies with sunrise). The most spiritually charged time of day, recommended for meditation, japa, study, pranayama, and prayer. Classical texts say one should wake during this period for optimal sadhana.
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Author & Sources
Compiled by Pandit Ramachandra Sharma, Vedic Astrologer & Panchangam Scholar. Definitions cross-referenced against classical texts: Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra, Muhurta Chintamani, Surya Siddhanta, Gṛhya Sūtras. See the full Vedic Glossary for 58 terms across Panchanga, Astrology, Calendar, Dosha, Ritual, and Sanskara categories.