Loww In Sikhi Aka Amritvela

[Guest Akirtghan]

there are different kinds of amritvela's. the first and foremost is in the early hours of the morning, gurumuks say that its from 1 am to 4 am. the 2nd type of amrtivela is when we sit in sangat and try to listen to guru shabad. the 3rd type of amrtivela is anytime when we try to remember waheguru ji.

One of the most important features of an Amritdhari Gursikh's lifestyle is amritvelaa. Without it, you are failing your commitment to Guru Sahib. There's no excuse or replacement for amritvelaa in the early hours of the morning. Doing sangat of Gursikhs and reciting naam and baani at other times is important as well, but nothing compares to the importance of amritvelaa.

Amritvelaa is definitely difficult, but you have to fight for it. It doesn't come easily for most people. Yes, our bodies need rest, but amritvelaa will never have a negative effect on us.

To the original poster, try going to bed earlier in the night (7-8pm), get a full 6-8 hours of sleep, then try waking up at amritvelaa. Force yourself...set your alarm up far away from your bed so you have to get out of bed to turn it off. Do ardaas daily for amritvelaa because without Guru's kirpaa, it ain't gonna happen. After amritvelaa, if you don't go back to sleep, you'll automatically be sleepy by 7-8pm and this can help set up your body's amritvelaa schedule as you'll sleep earlier and wake up earlier too. Try different things, but you really have to TRY.

now when did i say early morning amritvela wasn't important? go back n re read what i wrote