Brahma Muhurta
(ब्रह्म मुहूर्त)Literal Meaning
The hour of Brahma, the pre-dawn auspicious time
Etymology & Sanskrit Root
From Sanskrit 'Brahma' (the sacred, the creator) + 'muhurta' (a period of about 48 minutes).
Spiritual Insight & Context
Traditionally counted as the last stretch of the night before sunrise, beginning about 96 minutes before it. It is held to be the stillest time for prayer, study and vows.