- By Kashish Rai
- Fri, 16 May 2025 11:08 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Most of us have been told by our elders that waking up during Brahma Muhurta is highly rewarding. This window of 48 minutes from 1 hour 36 minutes to 48 minutes before sunrise is considered ideal for spiritual activities. In Sanatan Dharma, this early morning period is referred to as Brahma Muhurata, which is known to be highly rewarding to perform yoga, meditation or worship. People believe that waking up during this time can bring positivity and help set a peaceful tone for the day. Our ancestors recommended waking up during the Brahma Muhuratam to work on inner peace and spiritual growth, making it a good habit to adopt in life.
Sadguru Jaggi Vasudev, the Founder of Isha Foundation, global spiritual Guru and renowned mystic has also shed light on the significance and benefits of waking up during the Brahma Muhurta. According to Sadhguru, Brahma Muhurta is an ideal time to transform oneself into the person they always wanted to be.
Below are the insights from Sadhuguru on the benefits of waking up during the Brahma Muhurta:
Significance And Benefits Of Waking Up During Brahma Muhurta: Insights From Sadhguru
Sadhguru describes that Brahma Muhurta falls during the last quarter of the night, approximately from 3:30 AM to sunrise, usually about 5:30 or 6:00 AM.
Physiological Changes During Brahma Muhurta
Sadhguru shares how the planet's relationship with the sun and moon is a physiological connection with the human body at Brahma Muhurta. Medical science found something that is really extraordinary in the body's waste products like urine, within this window of time. The body is in a positive environment, with a natural secretion of melatonin from the pineal gland. Melatonin is a highly recognised mood stabiliser. Released in the significant quantities during Brahma Muhurta, this crest can stabilise one's mind.
According to Sadhguru, waking up during the Brahma Muhurta presents a great opportunity to transform one's life the way one always wanted. (Image Source: Canva)
Spiritual Significance Of Brahma Muhurta
Sadhguru explains the spiritual importance of Brahma Muhurta, meaning "the time of the creator". During this time, people can recreate themselves, a time to create a day, full of potential. It is an ideal time to engage in spiritual practices, giving an opportunity for a person to realise their inner possibilities, become the person they want to be. A greater inner self-awareness and peace can be developed by utilizing this time.
Benefits Of Waking Up During Brahma Muhurta
According to Sadhguru, waking up during Brahma Muhurta has a lot of benefits. It boosts melatonin, which helps with staying calm and keeping your emotions in check. Sadhguru talks about how this time helps you feel more at ease and reduces racing thoughts, bringing a sense of balance. By getting up early and doing some spiritual practices, you can really make the most of this time to become the person you want to be, making life more fulfilling.
