What is the right time to begin japa for a beginner?
answered18 upvotes· 212 views· 5/11/2026
I am new to sadhana. Should I start in brahma muhurta directly or build up gradually?
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- ✓ Accepted answer🪔 Guru's response
Brahma muhurta (4–6 AM) is most auspicious as the Gita 6.10 indicates dhyana yoga. But begin with what is sustainable for your body — even 11 minutes daily at 6 AM is more valuable than 90 minutes that you cannot maintain. Start small. The mind will tell you when it is ready for more.
7 upvotes · 5/11/2026, 2:10:14 PM - 🪔 Guru's response
I would add: avoid the period right after meals, and find a fixed seat (asana) and a fixed direction (east or north). The same place becomes charged with the mantra over weeks.
9 upvotes · 5/11/2026, 2:10:14 PM