BRAHMA MUHURTA
The Adiveda Weekly #82
Hari Aum Sadhakas,
Welcome, dear readers, to another enlightening week on our blog. As we delve into the timeless wisdom of ancient practices, this week's exploration centers around the profound significance of Brahma Muhurta—the sacred time before sunrise that holds the potential to reshape our physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Drawing from Vedic knowledge and Ayurvedic principles, we unravel the secrets embedded in this meditative "prime time" that has been harnessed by yogis and spiritual seekers for millennia. Join us on this transformative journey as we uncover the subtle energies at play during Brahma Muhurta, exploring its impact on our inner cycles, health, and spiritual evolution. Embrace the opportunity to align with the cosmic rhythm and discover the path to optimal well-being.
-Adiveda Team
The full blog for this week:
The Sanatana Dharma
The microcosm of our body is only a reflection of the macrocosm. The Sanatana Dharma has always understood this and has given us a way of life which moulds into the cosmic pattern. It is very necessary for us to understand this. Our body has certain rhythms that correspond with the rhythms of Nature so it is important that we make use of these times in order to put our functions in order. If we do this we will have healthier minds and bodies and will be able to live longer in a healthy state.
Reflection of the Week
The nature of the planet’s relationship with the sun and moon is such that certain physiological changes happen in the human system at this time. Medical science has discovered that even the waste material in your body, such as your urine for example, has certain qualities at that time which it does not have at any other time of the day. There is substantial research into this. The entire body is in a certain conducive atmosphere, and there is a natural production of what is called melatonin, which is a secretion of the pineal gland. We want to make use of this because the pineal gland is secreting at its maximum during brahmamuhurtam, which means you can stabilize yourself both internally and externally. This is why we are asked to get up and do our sadhana at this time.
Ayurvedic health tip of the week
We should ideally eat our food between the hours of sunrise and sunset, as the body's digestive fire tracks the movement of the sun in the sky. A light meal and dinner, with your largest meal at midday (when the sun is burning brightest) ensures you are eating in sync with Nature and in sync with your own digestive fire's strength. Many individuals today tend to eat their largest meal at dinner, well past sunset, and this habit - over time - will create a strain on your digestive system. Consider changing this habit slowly, if possible.
Our trusted Naturopath is: Dr. Poorna Menon, Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine
Mantra of the Week
Important dates this week
Swami Vivekananda Jayanti on Thursday, February 2, 2024
Books by Mataji:
Hindu Way of Life Volume 1 & 2
We started the Adiveda newsletter to expand further on the teachings written in the The Hindu Way of life Volume 1 and Volume 2. These books shed light given to us by our great rishis was the only way by which we could help all people to free themselves from the burden of a stress-filled life. These wonderful books are available for purchase and can be delivered worldwide.
If you are interested in purchasing copies of any of Mataji’s books, please email: vanamali2@gmail.com
Announcements
Video series of Vanamali Mataji in Egypt
In October 2023, Vanamali Mataji joined a group to Egypt, hosted by the Ananda College in California, USA.
She visited various sacred places and temples along the Nile and is inviting us in on Her experiences.
Videos are released every Wednesday to Vanamali Mataji’s YouTube channel.
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLE0X0Np-OsEi2uec6Z-WlFMTBK3sqE7EG&si=_JZkSJfZfTS9QTPL
We hope you enjoy experiencing Egypt through the eyes of Vanamali Mataji.
Bhagavad Gita Discourse
The Song Celestial - Bhagavad Gita Discourse
Vanamali Mataji’s two offerings to understand and love the Bhagavad Gita
Starting January 17th, 2024, Vanamali Mataji will be hosting Her Bhagavad Gita Discourse at Vanamali Ashram in Rishikesh. Sessions will be from 11am-12/12:30pm IST and streamed via Instagram Live.
For those who are interested in starting sooner or are unable to join the January Discourse, the Discourse in December 2022 was professionally recorded and is made available on donation basis. However much the contribution, it serves to honor the efforts of filming. The recordings are shared weekly and address one chapter every week. For anyone interested in receiving the recordings, please contact vanamalibhagavadgita@gmail.com. The Introduction is available in full on YouTube (see link below).
To deepen the teachings of the Discourse, Vanamali Mataji recommends reading along Vanamali’s “Srimad Bhagavad Gita” and commentary “Nitya Yoga” If you would like to acquire a copy, please contact vanamali2@gmail.com. Books ship internationally.
Hari Aum Tat Sat.
Click here for the Introduction to the Bhagavad Gita on YouTube!
How to connect with Mataji & Trusted Contacts
Instagram: @VANAMALIKRISHNA
EVERY Sunday Mataji will host Live Question and Answer on her Instagram page at 11am IST!
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At your service,
The Adiveda Team