Amrit Velā (, pronunciation: , ) does not refer to a specific time. According to the ''pahar'' system of time, most

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typically interpret this time to start at around 3:00 a.m.

Guru Nanak Gurū Nānak (15 April 1469 – 22 September 1539; Gurmukhi: ਗੁਰੂ ਨਾਨਕ; pronunciation: , ), also known as ('Father Nanak'), was an Indian spiritual teacher, mystic and poet, who is regarded as the founder of Sikhism and is t ...

in the

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(4th Pauri) says, "in amrit velā meditate on the grandeur of the one true Name". The importance of Amrit Vela is found throughout the

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. The Guru Granth Sahib states that "those who consider themselves a Sikh must wake up daily at Amrit vela and be in tune with the ''Naam'' (the Lord's Name)" In the SGPC Sikh Rehat Maryada it is written to arise in the Amrit Velā, bathe, and meditate on the divine ''Naam'' (through Simran and Naam Japna). Here, Amrit Vela is defined as "three hours before the dawn". Sikhs recite their morning '' Nitnem'' during Amrit vela. Traditionally after ''Nitnem'' Sikhs meet with the Sangat (congregation) to recite Asa ki Var.

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Definition of Amrit Vela
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Q&A - Amrit Vela and Sadh Sangat #7 @ UCL Sikh Society Video

Amrit Vela: Rise & Shine
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