brahma muhurthe awakening in early morning)

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A CRITICAL REVIEW ONA CRITICAL REVIEW ON
““BRAHME MUHURTE UTTISHTET SWASTHO RAKSHARTHAM AYUSHAH”BRAHME MUHURTE UTTISHTET SWASTHO RAKSHARTHAM AYUSHAH”
1. Jyothi MG P. G. Scholar, PG Dept. of Agada Tantra, L. R. P. Ayurvedic College,
Urun-Islampur, Sangli (M.H.)
2. Jyothi PB Lecturer, Dept. of Sharira Kriya,
3. Pramod CB Reader, Dept. of P.G. Studies in Rasashastra, N. K. Jabshetty
Ayurvedic Medical College & P. G.Centre, Bidar.
4. Umapati CB
Associate Professor, Dept. of Basic Principles, S. D. M. College of Ayurveda, Udupi
Journal of ayurveda and holistic medicine | june, 2014 | volume 2 | issue 6Journal of ayurveda and holistic medicine | june, 2014 | volume 2 | issue 6

4. AIM OF THE ARTICLEAIM OF THE ARTICLE
Understanding and critical evaluation of the statement
“ Brahme Muhurte Uttishtet Swastho Rakshartham Ayushayah”

5. AUTHOR LANGUAGE STYLE AND EXPRESSIONAUTHOR LANGUAGE STYLE AND EXPRESSION
Very simple,
Easily understandable language
Gramatically correct,straight to point
Has systematically arranged the information under
proper headings

6. INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION

7. • In present era we hardly live for 65 years with plenty of diseases
right from the 1st decade of life
• But our ancestors had sufficient time to follow the regimen
(Dinacharya) whatever described in text. Hence they used to live
even beyond 100 years
• The reason for this may be busy schedule, stress, lack of
concentration towards personal hygiene, pollution, adaptation of
modern techniques etc.

8. • By following Dinacharya most of these objectives are fulfilled and
hence by maintaining it not only brings disease free individual but
also disease free society
• Brahme Muhurte Uttishtet is one among the Ayurvedic theories
explained in Dinacharya concept which has been attributed
as prevention of health of a healthy person
• Every person in this world must have heard the famous saying of
Benjamin Franklin that “ Early to bed early to rise, makes a
man healthy, wealthy and wise”

10. BRAHMABRAHMA

11. • ‘Braahmi’ in Sanskrit means Saraswathi, the Goddess of
knowledge and intellect. This is thus also a great time for
acquiring knowledge and intelligence.

13. • Muhurta is a Hindu unit of measurement for time in the Hindu
calendar
• A Muhurta equals 2 Ghadiyas or 48 minutes.
• Thirty Muhurtas constitute a day and night.
• 30×48 1440˭
• 24×60 1440˭

14. • Brahma means knowledge. The times opt for perceiving knowledge
is known as Brahma muhurta.
• Brahmi Muhurte Uttishtet (auspicious time for getting up from the
• bed) for Swastha acquiring health and longevity
• The last Yama of the Ratri (Night) is said to be Brahma muhurta

15. BRAHMA MUHURTA KALABRAHMA MUHURTA KALA

16. • Brahma muhurta starts 96 minutes before sunrise.
• Brahma muhurta ends 48 minutes before sunrise.
• From 04:24:00 AM to 05:11:59 AM is Brahma muhurta
• (If Sunrise is taken at 6 AM).

17. WHY ONE SHOULD GET UP IN
BRAHMI
MUHURTA?

18. • Which means Health is got from the sun, so one should get up early in
the morning before sunrise which supports the Brahme Muhurte
Uttishtet

19. • A person who is interested in avoiding diseases, who is determined
• to protect his life should get up in Brahmamuhurta
• To avoid Vyadhis and Alakshmi (poverty)
• But a person with diseases should sleep for maintaining the
Dhatusamyata
CONTD..
ASTANGA SANGRAHA:

20. • SUSRUTA SAMHITA:
• RUTUS IN DINACHARYA
• Begining of the day resembles Vasanta Rutu,
• Midday is dominated by Grishma Rutu,
• Last part of day is under influence of Pravrit Rutu,
• First part of night is dominated by Varsha Rutu,
• Midnight is dominated by Sarad Rutu
•
• Early morning i.e Brahmi Muhurta is dominated by Hemanta Rutu
where the Bala is highest.
• So it is always better to get up in a time when the Bala is
• Uttama than in Vasanta Rutu dominated time,where Kapha Prakopa
is seen
CONTD..

21. • YOGARATNAKAR AND BHAVAPRAKASHA
• To maintain the health, the healthy individual should get up at
Brahmi Muhurta (2 hours before sunrise) and also stresses the
importance of remembering god after getting up at Brahmi Muhurta.
• BHAGVAT GEETA
• A person whose Aharavihara is correct, whose activities and life
style is perfect and who sleeps and gets up perfectly will be free
from all miseries
• GARGA SAMHITA
• One should rise at Brahma muhurta, chant the holy names of Lord
Krishna and Lord Balarama, and bow down before one's guru. Only
then should one place his feet on the ground
CONTD..

22. • MODERN CONCEPT:
• At this time there is positive flow of energy and mental faculties are
at their highest. By rising at this time the body can synchronise with
the rhythm of sun.
• Vitamin E and vitamin D are found in abundant quantity in early
morning sun’s ultraviolet rays.
• The circadian rhythm have been studied in vast details by biologists
and physiologists and probably this period is associated with
hormonal changes conductive to blossoming of mind.
• Liberation of nascent oxygen which easily mixes with haemoglobin
forming oxyhaemoglobin and reaching to remote tissues

23. • ANCIENT TRADITIONS:
• Early Morning is considered as the best time to worship God. Early
morning is also known as "Braahma Mahurat" in the Hindu
Mythology.
• It is regarded that prayers made at this time reach directly to the
God. Early Morning Shloka (Verse) chant which also serves as the
first prayer of the day to the almighty.

24. 11STST
SLOKASLOKA
• IMMEDIETLY AFTER AWAKENINGIMMEDIETLY AFTER AWAKENING
EARLY IN THE MORNINGEARLY IN THE MORNING

25. • The front part of the hands (the finger tips) is credited to
Goddess Lakshmi, the Goddess of wealth. The middle part or
palm is credited to Goddess Saraswati, the Goddess of learning
and the root /base(the part of hand near the wrist) to Gouri.
• So, every morning, one should have a reverent look at one's
hand which represents sincere labor

26. 22NDND
SLOKASLOKA
BEFORE PLACING FEET ON THE GROUND

27. • I bow to Mother Earth, who has mountains and jungles on her body
and whose clothing is made by the ocean.
• The wife of Lord Vishnu, please pardon me for touching you with my
feet.
• It is considered propitious to start the day with this sincere prayer.

28. PRECAUTIONS WHILEPRECAUTIONS WHILE
RISING INRISING IN BRAHMI MUHURTABRAHMI MUHURTA

29. • Indications:
• Before waking up in the morning, one should assure proper digestion
of food taken during last night
• The healthy individual should get up at Brahmi Muhurta to maintain
his healthy life
• Contraindications:
• This regimen is not applicable for unhealthy persons, children,
pregnant woman and aged persons

30. BENIFITSBENIFITS

31. • Nascent oxygen is singlet oxygen is exactly what body needs in
order to neutralize toxic acids (gastrointestinal, respiratory and
• metabolic acids).
• • Increases energy levels by providing critical nascent oxygen
• • Disorganizes bacteria, and yeast by providing an oxygen rich
environment thus supports immune system.
• • Allows oxygen and nutrients into the cell because of its electrical
charge.

32. • • Heightens concentration by providing nascent oxygen and ionic
selenium to the brain, heart and kidneys.
• • Enhances the absorption of vitamins, minerals, proteins and other
important nutrients by keeping the intestinal villi clean and alkaline
• Ozone necessary for the body which is adequately present in
atmosphere during Brahmi Muhurta period
• Brahmi Muhurta is an intermittant duration between respiration and
photosynthesis of all plants.
• The activities of entire world and especially of living beings are yet
to be started, so the pollution is at its minimum

33. DISCUSSIONDISCUSSION

34. •The regimen Brahmi Muhurta Uttishtet is wonderful concept gifted by
Ayurveda to the whole world under the concept of Dinachariya.
• The Dinachariya starts with getting up from sleep in Brahmi Muhurta.
•A man wishing to be healthy throughout his life, he has to be healthy
everyday as well. Health depends on how one spends each day.
•Controlled and guided activities of body and mind are essential for
•maintaining sound health.
•If one should adopt the regimen of Brahmi Muhurta Utteshtet he can
maintain his healthiness throughout the life and prevent the unhealthy
conditions

35. CONCLUSIONCONCLUSION

36. •Brahma muhurta starts 96 minutes before sunrise.
• Brahma muhurta ends 48 minutes before sunrise.
•From 04:24:00 AM to 05:11:59 AM is Brahma muhurta (If Sunrise is
taken at 6 AM).
•This regimen is applicable for healthy person for preservation of
health and to get longevity.

37. FURTHERFURTHER
UNDERSTANDINGUNDERSTANDING

38. DAILY REGIMENDAILY REGIMEN
• िदिने दिदिने दचर्या दर्या दिदिनचर्या दर्या
• Arunadatta in his commentary gives the definition as the regimens
done daily
• He further elaborates that these regimens are performed to prolong
lifespan
• The daily regimens are indicated for the following reasons:
• 1.Maintanence of hygiene- शुचिचर्ता द
• 2.Brighten the indriyas- सुचप्रसन्नेिन्द्रियता द
• 3.Strengthen the body- बल दला दभ
• 4.Promote the health and longevity- आयुचषो दला दभ
• 5.Keep the mind at peace and harmony- सोमनस्यता द

39. AWAKENINGAWAKENING
EARLY IN THE MORNINGEARLY IN THE MORNING
• One desirous for long healthy life should get up in brahma muhurtha
• One should analyse about the digestion of the food taken previous
night and get up in the early morning
• Hemadri commenting on brahma muhurta considers it as just prior to
sunrise
• Usually during this time environment is clean without much of
pollutants, along with clean air,pleasant atmosphere, absence of
noise,the morning rays of sun is very benificial

40. • 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. (Called ” Neelalohitaha” ) Due to this 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.
SIGNIFICANCE OF BRAAHMI MUHURTHAM
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41. • 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).

42. • When you go for a walk in the early morning, your mind will be
working in ideal conditions and you find answers to your problems
since the brain is calm.
• In the night, the atmosphere gets re-charged and in the early
morning, the wind is charged with the beneficial rays of the Moon
and Stars. This wind is called ‘Veera vayu’ which is greatly
beneficial to us.
• Our minds are sharpened and inspired and our bodies are filled with
a new life-force.
• It is a little difficult to rise at 4.30 a.m., but if you can go to bed by 9
p.m. or 9.30 p.m., you can get up early.

43. WHAT ARE THE FACTORS TOWHAT ARE THE FACTORS TO
BE FOLLOWED FOR GETTINGBE FOLLOWED FOR GETTING
UP IN BRAHMA MUHURTHE?UP IN BRAHMA MUHURTHE?

44. once do it for a few daysonce do it for a few days
and start seeing the benefit,and start seeing the benefit,
you will make it a habit.you will make it a habit.

45. EFFECT ON DOSHASEFFECT ON DOSHAS
Brahma Muhurta, it’s Time to Wake Up!
by Nithyananda Times on August 10,
2013 in Siddha & Ayurveda,
Vedic Renaissance

46. • During a given 24 hour period there are two time segments for
each dosha as follows:
• 6:am to 10:00 am – kapha
10:00 am to 2:00 pm – pitta
2:00 pm to 6:00 pm – vata
• 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm – kapha
10:00 pm to 2:00 am – pitta
2:00 am to 6:00 am – vata2:00 am to 6:00 am – vata

47. • Because of the time frames, the very first activity of the daily routine, i.e.
rising, should be done shortly before sunrise in the vataperiod.
• Vata is the principle of movement, so to wake up in this period ensures that
vata principle will be functioning to help in the elimination of wastes from
the body.
• It is also the quietest time of day. For this reason it is also the best period
for prayer and meditation.
• Waking up any later than sunrise imbalances the kapha dosha in the body.
• The effects of this dis-balance can be observed physically as an increased
tendency to get upper respiratory disorders, constipation or incomplete
elimination of wastes from the intestines , general lethargy and fatigue.

48. S.NO
DAILY
REGIMEN
BENIFIT
1 WAKING UP IN THE EARLY
MORNING
Swasthya rakshanam
Ayushyam
Will facilitates the proper evacuation of malas
Keeps the body calm and quite
Helps in meditation
Stimulates the production of melatonine(mood
elevator)
Which gives prime health throughout the day
2 ISTA DEVATADI SMARANAM Mangalakara
3 PRABHATE
KARADARSHANAM
Karagre-laxmi prapti
Kara madhye-vidya prapti
Kara moole-vignyana prapti

49. PUBLICATIONSPUBLICATIONS

50. INFLUENCE OF EARLY RISING ON PERFORMANCE ININFLUENCE OF EARLY RISING ON PERFORMANCE IN
TASKS REQUIRING ATTENTION AND MEMORYTASKS REQUIRING ATTENTION AND MEMORY
V. SHANKAR KUMARAN, BHAT RAMACHANDRAV. SHANKAR KUMARAN, BHAT RAMACHANDRA
RAGHAVENDRARAGHAVENDRA AND NANDI KRISHNAMURTHYAND NANDI KRISHNAMURTHY
Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana,
Bangalore, India..
Indian J Physiol Pharmacol 2012; 56(4) : 337–344

51. • Fifty four normal healthy male volunteers, with ages ranging from 16-
22 years from a residential school were selected.
•
They were randomly allocated to two groups (Brahma-muhurtha and
control).
• They were assessed on day 1, day 10 and day 20 of the intervention,
using a digit letter substitution task and verbal and spatial memory
task.
• The Brahma-muhurtha group were asked to rise before 4:30 am in the
morning based on the traditional Indian astrological calculations,
• while the control group were allowed to wake up just before 7 am
which was their regular timing for waking..

52. • DIGIT-LETTER SUBSTITUTION TASK (DLST)DIGIT-LETTER SUBSTITUTION TASK (DLST)
• The digit-letter substitution task comprised of a worksheet on
which digits (1to 9) were arranged randomly in 12 rows and 8
columns (10). An instruction key for “letter-for-digit” substitution
was given at the top. Participants were required to make as many
letter-for-digit substitutions as possible in 90 seconds.
• VERBAL AND SPATIAL MEMORY TESTVERBAL AND SPATIAL MEMORY TEST
• The verbal and spatial memory tests (12) were conducted by
projecting the test material on a screen, allowing 10 sec. for each
slide. After the 10 slides were shown, a mathematical problem
(e.g., + 8 – 4 + 9 – 3 + 6 – 5 – 7 + 2) was projected. Immediately
after this, the subjects were asked to recall and write down within
60 sec.

53. • Brahma-muhurtha group after 20 days showed a significant
improvement in the net scores for digit letter substitution task
as well as scores for verbal and spatial memory tasks.
• The control group (which got up after sunrise) showed no change
in the digit-letter substitution task as well as scores for verbal and
spatial memory tasks.
• The present study suggests that rising early in the morning as
described in ancient Indian tradition influences the process of
attention and can improve the ability to recall.

54. MYMY CONCLUSIONCONCLUSION

55. • In present era busy schedule, stress, lack of
concentration towards personal hygiene, pollution,
adaptation of modern techniques

56. • All these act as etiological factors for diseases and reduce the life
span.
• For the primary prevention of the diseases, individual immunity,
adopting specific protective measures, improving personal hygiene
and social hygiene are the means.
• By following Dinacharya most of these objectives are fulfilled and
hence by maintaining it not only brings disease free individual but
also disease free society
• Regular practice of it will prevent many today’s lifestyle problems.

57. • So ………
• One should get up early in the morning before sunrise
• Early Morning is considered as the best time to worship God and
getting knowledge, to start the day with this sincere prayer

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