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Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.20.46

Visarga· Brahmā's creation

Early Morning Favors Spiritual Activities

“The Kimpuruṣas and Kinnaras took possession of that shadowy form left by Brahmā. That is why they and their spouses sing his praises by recounting his exploits at every daybreak.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 3.20.46, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The Kimpuruṣas and Kinnaras accepted the shadowy form left by Brahmā. With their spouses, they sing his praises and recount his exploits at daybreak.
  • The time one and a half hours before sunrise is called brāhma-muhūrta.
  • The purport recommends spiritual activities during brāhma-muhūrta. Such activities have a greater effect early in the morning than at other times.

Try this today

Today, arrange a few minutes of spiritual activity for your next early morning.

Ask yourself

How could I make room for spiritual activity early in the morning?

Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.

The study points, practice and question are short summaries drawn from Śrīla Prabhupāda's translation and purport. Read the full purport to go deeper.

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