BRAAHMI MUHURTHUM

The religious life of many Hindus is focused on devotion to God or several Gods. This devotion usually takes the form of rituals associated with sculptures and images of Gods in home shrines. Hindus mostly perform all auspicious and important rituals during a good muhurtham (a unit of measurement of time). There are good muhurthams and bad muhurthams throughout the day and these also vary according to the day of the week.

There is one muhurtham which is a constant for all the days of the week and any task can be started on any day in that muhurtham. And that is called the “Braahmi Muhurtham.”This is a time that is 90 minutes before sunrise.

Braahmi in Sanskrit means Saraswati, the Goddess of knowledge and intellect. This is thus also a great time for acquiring knowledge and intelligence.

It is during Braahmi that Sun god spreads his rays just as a peacock spreading its feathers. He starts spreading his light and energy throughout the world. The light rays from the galaxies influence the human brain. The nascent sun spreads thousand arms in the form of rays across the sky, which emits light-blue divine rays. These rays bring to life the cells and the brain. Lord Surya or the sun god is also the god of life. If the man can synchronise his senses with these rays during this hour he will be empowered with unchallengeable energy. This observation was endorsed by sages. This is the time when the life under the sun still remains in deep sleep supported by the tranquil and pleasant environment, the sages and munis spread the power of penance, which comes out in the form of high powered electrical and magnetic charge, for the upliftment of the living creatures on the earth. If one keep awake during these hours, it is possible to benefit from this charge.

The logic and reasoning behind the value of this time is that the Sun starts spreading its sunlight and energy during this time. The rays of this light affect the human brain positively. These rays are light-blue. The cells in the brain get activated. The rest of nature is pleasant and peaceful during this time. The mind, as has been proved also by Western science, is a powerful tool to awaken and spread electrical and magnetic charges. These uplift the individual who performs meditation and penance during this time.

Western experts have agreed that the Sun provides important ingredients to earth such as electrical and magnetic charges which charge the earth and its inhabitants with vital energy. It also provides much needed food for plants. And these plants emanate oxygen which is vital for the sustenance of humankind. They have also agreed that rising early causes improved blood circulation. The lungs are pumped with healthy and fresh air (our ancient sages created the Yoga and pranayama thousands of years ago to benefit from this).

There are other advantages of walking up at Braahmi. Throughout the night the wind takes unimaginable amounts of Amrutham (elixir) from the rays of the moon and the stars. This wind provides a healthy cover in the atmosphere at dawn. The air during Braahmi Murutham is called Veeravayu. The Veeravaya helps the body maintains good health, increases the facial glow, inspires the mind and sharpens the intellect. At dawn, it is said; manes in the other world are at peace and gain strength. This strength spreads across the world.

Hence, the process of Braahmi Muhurtham not only stands for its religious values, it also holds the scientific reasons behind it which ultimately benefits us. And also helps us to connect with the God in a healthy and peaceful way.