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Amrit Velā (Punjabi:ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਵੇਲਾ, pronunciation:[əmɾɪt̪ᵊʋeːläː],lit. 'never ending time') does not refer to a specific time.[1] According to thepahar system of time, mostSikhs typically interpret this time to start at around 3:00 a.m.[2]Guru Nanak in theJapji Sahib (4th Pauri) says, "in amrit velā meditate on the grandeur of the one true Name".[2] The importance of Amrit Vela is found throughout theGuru Granth Sahib. The Guru Granth Sahib states that "those who consider themselves a Sikh must wake up daily at Amrit vela and be in tune with theNaam (the Lord's Name)"[3]
In theSGPC Sikh Rehat Maryada it is written to arise in the Amrit Velā, bath, and meditate on the divineNaam (throughSimran andNaam Japna). Here, Amrit Vela is defined as "three hours before the dawn".[4] Sikhs recite their morningNitnem during Amrit vela. Traditionally afterNitnem Sikhs meet with theSangat (congregation) to reciteAsa ki Var.[5]
