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Why is Amrit Vela an important time to contemplate the divine?

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In this Ask SikhRI episode, we explore the literal meaning of Amrit (the immortal, beyond death) and Vela (time), and how this practice invites an intimate connection with the Divine.

Amrit Vela is often understood as the early hours of the morning, but in Sikhi its meaning goes deeper than a fixed time on the clock.

In this Ask SikhRI episode, we explore the literal meaning of Amrit (the immortal, beyond death) and Vela (time), and how this practice invites an intimate connection with the Divine.

Drawing from Sikh thought rather than ideas of “auspicious timing,” the discussion reflects on why early morning offers a practical, opportune space for contemplation—before daily responsibilities take over. Amrit Vela, at its core, is about creating space to nurture one’s relationship with the Creator.

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Harinder Singh is the Senior Fellow at the Sikh Research Institute. He holds a BS in Aerospace Engineering from Wichita State University, an MS in Engineering Management from the University of Kansas, and an MPhil from Punjab University in the linguistics of the Guru Granth Sahib.

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